Who we are
We are a multi-disciplinary team of volunteers, including Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Teachers of the Deaf, Academics and Researchers, who share a commitment to improving quality of life for children with deafness and their families.
Our Aims
– To provide accessible, evidence-based practice guidance and recommended procedures to support delivery of high-quality clinical care for children
– To produce learning materials to support training and continuing professional development of professionals in Paediatric Audiology
– To horizon-scope for new developments in the field of Paediatric Audiology
– To act as ambassadors for children, families and professionals and drive quality improvements in Paediatric Audiology
Steering Group Members
Steering Group
Chair: Dr Claire Lingard, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Vice-Chair: Anushri Patel, Audiological Scientist, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Kate Johnston, Clinical Scientist, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Anisa Visram, Researcher & Lecturer, University of Manchester
Georgie Swainson, Clinical Scientist, Sheffield Childrens NHS Foundation Trust
Naomi Elliott, Lead Paediatric Audiologist, Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Trust
Verity Langlands, Principal Audiologist and Lecturer, Seashell Trust
Helen Martin, Teacher of the Deaf (Education Advisor), Ewing Foundation
Eleanor Brown, Advanced Paediatric Audiologist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust
Current projects
– We are currently working on the Recommended Procedures for Play Audiometry, and Hearing Aid Fitting in Infants and Children.
– We are producing learning materials for BSA Online, including videos on Impression Taking in Under 5s, Speech Testing and Adapting Speech Tests for Children with Complex Needs.
– We are investigating the most effective methods for Peer Review of Visual Reinforcement Audiometry with a view to producing a recommended procedure for this process.
– We are liaising with researchers in Audiology to further develop knowledge and understanding of using non-standard stimuli such as cartoon theme tunes in hearing assessments.
Resources
Other resources
(Disclaimer: Although care has been taken in preparing this information, the BSA does not necessarily endorse and cannot guarantee the interpretation and application of it. The BSA cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, and accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising)
National Deaf Children’s Society
Ewing Foundation
https://ewing-foundation.org.uk/
Hear Glue Ear
https://www.hearglueearapp.com/
British Association of Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People
Sense
British Academy of Audiology – Higher Training Scheme
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