Volume 5
The Movie, “The Silent Child” Based on Outdated Concepts
“The Wired AuD” takes us to the movies with a review of some of the outdated concepts in “The Silent Child.”
2018 Top 10 Wish List from Audiologist Working in Support
Peter Stelmacovich gives us a list a top 10 wish list from people who work for a hearing instrument manufacturer.
Volume 4
Post-Secondary Case Studies
This third article in the series presents some case examples of students with hearing loss currently studying in university and a link in how the 3 pillars for success played a role.
Funding for Post-Secondary Equipment for Students with Hearing Loss
In the last column, Peter and Bill discussed the three pillars of success for students with hearing loss transitioning to post-secondary: Planning, initiative, and positivity. In this issue, they are joined by Andres Diaz-Valles to explore ensuring that funding is secured to help pay for the equipment and services needed to succeed in university and college.
Transitioning to Post-Secondary School
The Wired AuD returns with some helpful tips from Bill Bielski and Peter Stelmacovich on transitioning to post-secondary school.
Unilateral Hearing Loss
Peter Stelmacovich tells us that a need for reducing the negative consequences of UHL definitely exist. Although care must be taken to ensure that the treatment option chosen is carefully selected and produces the desired functional outcome, there is no need to ignore treating UHL.
Volume 3
How to Hear Better in the Car
Hearing in the car is a challenging listening environment for people with hearing loss. Peter Stelmacovich provides us with some possible technological solutions.
The Wired Audiologist
In his last column, Peter discussed candidacy for wireless microphones. In this issue, he shares some personal strategies he uses in challenging listening situations.
Who Needs a Wireless Microphone?
A colleague recently expressed the opinion that very few of her clients are candidates for additional wireless microphone systems and the number of candidates in her opinion was likely less than 1%. Peter Stelmacovich argues that the reality is the number of potential candidates for adaptive wireless microphones could be as high as 40% and explains why.
Audiology and Acceptance
While there may be many things in life worth complaining about, Peter Stelmacovich explains why his hearing loss isn’t one of them.