Case studies

Studies

In 2024, Cooper et al published research on ‘Understanding the sound environments of young children: potential implications for radio aid use’. The objectives of this study were to describe, analyse and compare the sound environments to which deaf and typically hearing children between 3 and 18 months are typically exposed, and identify issues to the development of guidelines for the use of radio aids in this age group. The use of assistive listening technology for very young children is a topic of debate within the UK professional community (audiologists, educational audiologists and QToDs). This study is a recommended read to inform decision making.

UK-based studies

PhD/Masters research publications:

• In 2018 Helen Willis conducted a PhD study on ‘The feasibility of the dual-task paradigm as a framework for a clinical test of listening effort in cochlear implant users’. Helen’s research and lived experience provides useful insights in the area of listening effort.
• Informed Decision Making on Assistive Listening Devices in Early Years (Terry-Short, K. 2023)
• An investigation into the provision of assistive listening devices for deaf children in mainstream schools(Cromack, H. 2022)