There are many digital hearing instruments available, including modern designs that are discreet and wireless, easy to operate, and fully automatic. Most of these hearing aids analyze sounds, determine if the sound is speech versus noise and then convert this…
TLC is one of a few facilities in the area that does team testing, which involves a staff member assisting the audiologist in the test booth and focusing on the needs of the child, so the audiologist can concentrate on…
Both an audiologist and speech-language pathologist will conduct testing. Patients’ first point of contact is the audiology appointment secretary, who will conduct a phone interview to determine if TLC’s evaluation is appropriate for the child in question. If so, clients…
For those with hearing loss, The Family Hearing Center will request that you bring in or fax a prescription from one of your physicians, preferably your internist. The referral should be received at the time of your evaluation appointment. When…
Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable amplifiers that may be used either in conjunction with hearing aids and cochlear implants or on their own. They separate speech from background noises, making it easier to follow conversations in certain environments where…
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that converts sound to digital signals that are sent to the brain, bypassing damaged nerve cells, where they are translated as sound. Whereas hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants enable the user to…
Choosing a hearing aid can be a daunting task. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into account several factors – the type and severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, the size and shape of your outer…
Today’s hearing aids are small and discreet, and some models are completely invisible to others. Besides, asking people to repeat themselves, responding inappropriately when others are talking and social withdrawal are more obvious indicators of hearing loss than wearing hearing…
Hearing aids are instruments that amplify sounds in order to enable those with hearing loss to hear more clearly.
Some types of hearing loss are preventable. Noise-induced hearing loss can be avoided by wearing proper hearing protection when exposed to occupational or recreational noise and turning down the volume on your TV, radio or personal music device. To prevent…
Yes. There are three types of hearing loss: Sensorineural, conductive and mixed. Sensorineural is the result of damage to the inner ear nerves. Conductive is the result of obstructions in the outer or middle ear. Mixed hearing loss is a…
A number of factors can cause hearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections, excessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, birth defects, benign growths or tumors, otosclerosis, Meniere’s disease and reactions to drugs.
Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting background noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking clearly, listening to the television…
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TLC Outcomes Service has been serving individuals with disabilities since 1986. We use a team approach to personalize services based on each individual’s needs. Our team includes a range of professionals including case managers experienced in vocational rehabilitation, knowledgeable in…
Job coaching is an individualized service. Each person in our program has their own unique needs and learning style. A job coach works with each person according to their employment needs. The amount of job coaching is determined by employee…
Timelines vary from person to person. Pre-vocational skills are very important; resume building, writing cover letters, and finding appropriate places to apply are crucial to job placement. It is also important to remember that the job search is tailored to…
There are many industries where individuals we serve are employed, including: retail, culinary, finance, federal agencies, local government, small and large businesses, healthcare, and more.
We work with a broad range of employers in the community, however, individuals need to fit the essential functions of the job and be hired by the company.
No. We work with individuals to develop skills, resumes, support, applications, and interviewing for jobs in the community. This job search process is the same for any individual seeking employment, however, we provide support along the way.
Length of services are based on the funding source and assessed on the need of the individual and vary.
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