Benefits for all students
Dynamic Soundfield Systems are beneficial for all children, children with auditory processing difficulties, children with behavioural, speech and language, and learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD as well as hearing impaired children.
Clear sound
Nearly 95% of children will experience a middle ear infection at some point, with many children having recurring infections which impact their hearing. Soundfield Systems are the best solution to provide consistent and clear access to sound and language, vital to every child’s ability to learn and develop.
Hear Check
Hear Check are an accredited supplier of Soundfield Systems. Our university trained, professional Audiologists can place these systems within schools, and provide teacher training and professional development to ensure the systems are correctly used.
F A Q’s for parents
My child has hearing loss and is about to transition to school – what help is available?
Hear Check’s highly specialised educational Audiologist’s can help your child transition from an Early Intervention Service to kindergarten, prep or school. We provide educational support with regard to hearing impairment including assessment of the acoustic environment at school, working with Advisory Visiting Teachers to ensure appropriate considerations of the environment and strategies for communication, installation of Dynamic Soundfield Amplification systems, and professional development for all school staff.
How can I get a Soundfield system for my child’s school?
Is funding available for a SoundField system?
At Hear Check, we support you to explore funding options through the Better Start, NDIS and CAEATI programs for all your child’s listening support needs, including Dynamic Soundfield Systems. We can perform all the necessary assessments and documentation to support your NDIS application to show why this technology is both reasonable and necessary for your child. We can supply the system and support you and your community setting to optimise its use. Contact us today to arrange your appointment with audiology experts.
Auditory processing disorders are a complex area. While children with Auditory processing disorders and difficulties will perform better with Soundfield Amplification Systems, there may be additional supports and adjustments required to provide optimal support.
Where can Soundfield Systems be used other than the classroom?
Are Soundfield Amplification Systems only for children with hearing loss?
My child has hearing loss – will a Soundfield System help?
Learners with hearing impairment perform markedly better when they can hear the teachers voice more easily. For the hearing-impaired listener though, the system must be well chosen and well placed, free from excess reverberation and distortion. For this reason, an Educational Audiologist should always be consulted when considering a Soundfield Amplification System to support hearing impaired learners.
My child has APD – will Soundfield Systems help?
Hear Check Audiologists are experienced and recognised experts in Auditory Processing assessment. Any child suspected of an Auditory Processing Disorder should first be fully assessed by a qualified Audiologist as this is the only way to get a formal diagnosis.
Auditory processing disorders are a complex area. While children with Auditory processing disorders and difficulties will perform better with Soundfield Amplification Systems, there may be additional supports and adjustments required to provide optimal support.
My child has ASD – will Soundfield systems help?
Can we trial a Soundfield Amplification System?
Yes! Hear Check provides trial systems to anywhere in Australia. Trials can be undertaken at no fee and are easy to arrange.
Hear Check will ensure that the trial gets off to the right start, providing professional support pertinent to an educational setting to ensure that instructor’s and teachers use the devices correctly and confidently. We know and understand that an investment in helping students hear, does not always translate to consistent use which is why we give ongoing support to instructors and teachers to ensure long-lasting, correct, and optimal use.
My child’s school is undergoing renovations – should they install Soundfield Systems?
Yes! Hear Check provides trial systems to anywhere in Australia. Trials can be undertaken at no fee and are easy to arrange.
Hear Check’s expert and specialised Audiologists have consulted, installed, and assisted with numerous projects including school extensions, new school developments and new office builds.
Our extensive experience has found that for the best outcome for the architect, builder, teacher and student, hearing augmentation and Sound field requirements should be discussed in the early stages of construction or renovations. We can review building and electrical plans and ensure the best and most seamless outcomes for both large and small builds.
Can we trial a Soundfield System?
Yes! Hear Check provides trial systems anywhere in Australia. Hear Check will ensure that your trial gets off to the right start, providing professional support pertinent to an educational setting to ensure that instructor’s and teachers use the devices correctly and confidently.
We know and understand that installation of a system does not always translate to consistent use which is why we give ongoing support to instructors and teachers to ensure long-lasting, correct, and optimal use.
