Personal Amplification

Personal amplification is a general term for devices an individual wears to enhance or improve their access to sound. Personal amplification is for single-person use only. There are several kinds of personal amplification devices. Below, we list the three most commonly used by deaf and hard of hearing students.

Hearing Aids

Cochlear Implants

Bone Conduction

A bone conduction implant is a medical device that transmits sound by direct conduction through bone to the inner ear, effectively bypassing the outer and middle ear. A bone conduction system consists of a small titanium implant, abutment and sound processor. Sound is transmitted as vibrations from the sound processor to the implant, through the bone to the inner ear.

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Which One is the Right Fit for My Child?

Each deaf and hard of hearing child has a unique hearing level. Hearing levels are complex because frequency, intensity, residual hearing, and communication and language goals must be considered. To determine the best fit, we recommend you consult the following people:

Your child
Your family
Your child's primary care doctor
Your child's IEP Team
- the school audiologist
- the school's language and speech pathologist
- your child's teachers