Who we are

There is one Audiologist working at the TDSB. The TDSB Audiologist is a member of the school teams and is registered in CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario).

What we do

The TDSB Audiologist provides services to deaf and hard of hearing students in the mainstream and in self contained programs throughout the Board. Referrals come through Special Education Hearing –Itinerant staff and directly from the staff in the self-contained deaf and hard of hearing programs.

How we assist students

• By interpreting audiological test results obtained from clinical audiologists in reference to the educational implications.
• By fitting and monitoring FM systems including: assessment for candidacy, initial fitting, troubleshooting, consultation regarding individualized use of FM features, preparing ISA 1 equipment claims ordering and processing new FM equipment, and programming FM equipment. Liaising with clinical audiologists, hearing aid/FM manufacturers, and hearing aid dispensers.
• By assessing auditory skills, using a variety of formal and informal measures, including classroom observation. (The speech resource teacher and other teachers of the deaf an hard of hearing may share this task).
• By consulting with Itinerant teachers and teachers in the self contained deaf and hard   of hearing classes re: auditory skills programming, personal and classroom amplification and acoustic modifications.
• By liaising with clinical audiologists, hearing aid/FM manufacturers, and hearing aid dispensers.
• By doing in-services with staff and students on hearing related issues.
• By meeting and consulting with the hearing resource team (Low Incidence Consultant, Central Itinerant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Speech Resource Teacher) regarding students in deaf and hard of hearing programs.
• By consulting with other support staff (i.e. Speech and Language Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers).