Audiology (Hearing Tests)
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355 Lark St
Chatham, ON
N7L 5B2
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519-354-0520
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Fax: 519-354-7355
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Mon-Thu 7:45am-5pm * Fri 7:45am-4pm
Last update: Apr 18, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for more information
Waiting Period: 12 months

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Children and youth 21 years and younger

Fees
Varies per program

Contacts
Tina Jamieson - Service Leader, Speech/Language Pathologist
tjamieson@ctc-ck.com

Languages
English ; French

Language Note
French reception

Area(s) Served
Chatham-Kent

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Audiologists work with clients to help them hear well * this is the only service offered at the centre to both children and adults * in-depth hearing tests are performed * hearing related counseling for clients and their families and consultation with involved caregivers is also provided

Audiology services include:

Hearing testing - Determines if there is hearing loss, the extent and what kind

Middle ear testing - To rule out hearing loss related to reasons like ear infections or excessive wax buildup

Hearing aid prescription/evaluation - To discuss the use of hearing aids, provide information and prescribe a hearing aid

Hearing aid dispensing - provides hearing aids for sale

Hearing aid re-check - checks and maintains hearing aids

Central auditory processing testing - For children between the ages of 6-13 who may be experiencing learning difficulties

Otoacoustic emission testing - To test the reliability and function of the cochlea (organ of hearing)

Infant Hearing Program - The Ontario Infant Hearing Program identifies infants who are born deaf or hard of hearing or who are at risk of hearing loss in early childhood * the program provides parents of deaf or hard of hearing infants with the services needed to develop communication and language skills and to give them the best start in life * program is for children from birth to 6 years (Grade 1 entry) with a permanent hearing loss in Windsor, Essex, and Chatham-Kent

The following services are provided:
  • Universal newborn hearing screening
  • Audiological assessments and follow-up
  • Communication development
  • Family support services
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About Us

CTC-CK focuses on the needs of children and youth from birth through to 21 years of age with physical, development or communication needs

Last update: Apr 18, 2024: Suggest an edit

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