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Getting a Hearing Test
Sometimes I might need a hearing test. This will tell me how well I hear sounds. The test does not hurt.
When I arrive for my test, I will check in at the front desk.
I will wait in the waiting room until my name is called.
I might meet an audiologist. An audiologist is a person who tests hearing and helps people understand their hearing needs.
I will probably go into a small, quiet room. The room helps block out outside noises.
The audiologist may look inside my ears using a special light. This helps them check that my ears are healthy.
The audiologist may place headphones over my ears or small earphones inside my ears.
I will listen carefully to sounds. There may be sounds like beeps, tones, and words.
I will do my best to follow directions. When I hear a sound, I may need to raise my hand, press a button, or say “yes.”
If I feel nervous, I can take slow, deep breaths, ask questions, ask for a break, or play with a comfort item.
When the test is finished, the audiologist will explain the results to me. The results help my family, teachers, doctors, or other helpers understand how I hear sounds.
I may have normal hearing. Or I may need extra support, hearing devices, or follow-up visits.
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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.