Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) - radio aids and proprietary remote microphone systems - optimising listening opportunities

Revised version: Contributions by members of the ALTWG (Stuart Whyte, Brian Copsey, James Mander) including Educational Audiologists from the professional associations; British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA) (Claire Bateson, Anne Bailey) and BATOD (Teresa Quail). | View as single page | Feedback/Impact
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
Evidence
What and why?
How?
Technical Support
Setting up
BATOD articles
What are ALDs?
Routine checks
Choosing a system
Using a test box
Further reading
Why use ALDs?
Use in educational settings
Troubleshooting
Cochlear implants
Case studies
Criteria
Use in everyday life
Connecting to other technology
Hearing aids
Glossary
Listening in noise
Costing and funding
Frequencies and transmission
Bone conduction aids
BATOD Audiology Refreshers
Supporting listening difficulties
Insurance
ALT working group
Assessing the benefits of ALDs
Good practice
Soundfield systems and ALDs
Strength of evidence
Transferability
Editor's comments
Areas for further research
Online community

Transferability

The collected information and advice are intended to encourage and provide evidence for the provision of the use of assistive listening devices for all deaf children and young people.

Although there are difficulties worldwide, regarding financial constraints, availability and sustainability of technology, the evidence shows that hearing devices alone are not giving full access to speech intelligibility for deaf CYP.  Whatever device or system is used, the basic principles are the same.

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