Comprehensive Audiology Services
Empowering Hearing and Communication
Explore our specialized audiology services designed to enhance communication access and support for individuals with hearing differences.
Our Audiology Services
Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations
Our comprehensive diagnostic assessments include ABR, OAE, and pediatric hearing evaluations to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective intervention.
Educational Audiology Support
We provide tailored support to optimize learning environments and communication access for students with hearing differences.
Hearing Assistive Technology
Expert selection and fitting of Hearing Assistive Technology to enhance auditory access in educational settings.
Educational Audiology: Supporting Students
Educational audiologists play a crucial role in facilitating communication access for students with hearing differences. They work collaboratively with schools to assess the auditory needs of students, ensuring that each child has the necessary support to thrive academically. By evaluating the impact of hearing on language and communication, educational audiologists provide essential data that informs intervention planning and compliance with communication standards.
These professionals also offer recommendations to optimize learning environments, tailoring strategies to enhance auditory access in various educational settings. Their expertise ensures that students receive the appropriate accommodations and resources, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere. Through ongoing collaboration with educators, educational audiologists help create a foundation for academic success and personal growth for students with hearing challenges.
Monitoring Progress and Development
Annual Evaluations: Tracking Growth
Annual evaluations are essential for monitoring the skill development and progress of students with hearing differences. These assessments provide valuable insights into a student’s auditory and language growth, guiding educational strategies and interventions. By regularly reviewing each student’s progress, educational audiologists can adjust recommendations and support plans to meet evolving needs, ensuring that students continue to achieve their full potential.
Diagnostic Assessments
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
Pediatric Hearing Assessments
Cochlear Implant Evaluations
Speech Perception Testing
Tympanometry
Conditioned Play Audiometry
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
Conventional Audiometry
Hearing Assistive Technology Fitting
Annual Skill Development Evaluations
Teacher Consultations
Learning Environment Optimization
Communication Access Needs Assessment
Progress Monitoring and Recommendations
Discover the WISE Mobile Resource for Kids
What is it?
The Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language
Education (WISE) Mobile Resource for Kids is an innovative solution to provide audiology and speech therapy services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Alabama.
This 36-foot mobile clinic is outfitted with equipment for our team of pediatric audiologists, Listening and Spoken Language Specialists/Certified Auditory Verbal Therapists (LSLS-Cert. AVTs), and family educators to travel across the state to provide newborn hearing screening follow-up, audiological services, speech therapy, school/ daycare screenings, and family education.
Why is it Needed?
Many of Alabama’s families with infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing live in rural areas where audiology and therapy resources are difficult to access. This makes it harder for children to receive appropriate and critical intervention. Late diagnosis puts children behind and limits their future. The WISE Mobile Resource for Kids provides greater access to family-centered, community-based, coordinated care for children and their families.
The goals for this program:
- help families in underserved areas overcome barriers to receiving care
- increase likelihood of timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention
- strengthen families
- expand community awareness
- improve outcomes for children in Alabama
Who will it Serve?
The WISE MRKS truck is dedicated to serving children of all ages across Alabama, with a special focus on those living in rural and underserved areas. To ensure that children who might otherwise face barriers to care—due to geographic or socioeconomic challenges—have access to vital audiology services. By reaching communities with limited resources, the truck provides a lifeline for families seeking support for their children’s hearing and communication needs.
We are empowering children to thrive in their home communities by prioritizing access to essential audiology services, no matter where they live. Our goal is to provide children with the tools and support they need to succeed academically, socially, and personally within their everyday environments.By focusing on early intervention and ongoing care, we help children build strong communication skills and foster meaningful connections with their families and peers. This approach ensures that children not only overcome challenges but also achieve their full potential right in the heart of their communities.
When and Where?
To learn more about the truck’s schedule, upcoming locations, or how to bring the WISE MRKS truck to your area, please contact us:
- Email: info@wise4al.org
- Call: 205-728-5480
- Website: www.wise4al.org
Stay up to date by visiting our website, where you can view our travel calendar and learn more about the services we provide. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or community leader, we’re here to support children and families across the state.
Together, we can bridge the gap in access to care and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.