Auditory Rehab
Auditory rehabilitation is a specialized program designed to help patients maximize their hearing abilities and communication skills. At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we offer cutting-edge auditory rehabilitation services including LACE AI (Listening And Communication Enhancement with Artificial Intelligence), which helps patients train their brains to better understand speech, especially in challenging listening environments.
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Personalized Auditory Training Approach
Our auditory rehabilitation programs are tailored to each patient's specific hearing challenges and communication needs. Using LACE AI technology, we create customized training exercises that target your particular areas of difficulty. These exercises progressively challenge your listening skills in various simulated environments, from quiet settings to noisy restaurants or group conversations.
Regular practice with these exercises helps strengthen the neural pathways involved in sound processing, allowing your brain to more effectively interpret the sounds delivered by your hearing aids.
At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we work with all three major cochlear implant manufacturers, allowing us to recommend the system that best suits each patient's unique needs and preferences.
Cochlear Americas
Cochlear Americas offers innovative implant systems known for reliability and a strong support network. Their processors feature advanced connectivity options for streaming audio directly from smartphones and other devices. The Nucleus system includes unique features like a slim, off-the-ear processor option and water-resistant accessories for active lifestyles.
Med-EL
Med-EL implants are designed with a focus on preserving delicate inner ear structures and natural hearing when possible. They offer the longest electrode arrays in the industry, which may provide better coverage of the entire cochlea. Their processors are known for excellent music appreciation capabilities and MRI compatibility without magnet removal in many cases.
Advanced Bionics
Advanced Bionics devices, developed in partnership with Phonak, feature sophisticated sound processing strategies that excel in challenging listening environments. Their processors offer excellent water resistance options for swimming and water activities, along with direct connectivity to compatible devices for streaming audio content.
Benefits of Auditory Rehabilitation
Auditory rehabilitation goes beyond simply amplifying sound with hearing aids—it trains your brain to better process and understand what you're hearing. This comprehensive approach yields significant improvements in overall communication ability and quality of life. Our patients report marked improvements in their confidence and social engagement after completing our rehabilitation programs.
Improved ability to understand speech, especially in noisy environments
Enhanced listening stamina with reduced mental fatigue during conversations
Better use of contextual cues and visual information to support hearing
Increased confidence in social situations and daily communication activities
Deaf Related Children Authors
At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we support children's books that help young readers understand and embrace hearing differences. These authors create stories featuring characters with hearing aids and cochlear implants that promote self-advocacy, acceptance, and confidence – values we champion in our pediatric audiology services.
Extraordinary Jordyn and her Bionic Ears is an encouraging story about a young elementary school girl who is passionate about space and self-advocacy.
In this short story, the reader will explore Jordyn as she learns to overcome being judged for having a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. This story is meant to uplift children like Jordyn who may be learning to accept and celebrate their unique differences.
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I Deaf-initely Can, Rhett the Heeler is a heartwarming story about a deaf shelter dog and his adoption by Karlie, a deaf girl.
Written from Rhett's perspective, the book follows their journey as they learn sign language together and prove that deafness doesn't limit possibilities. Through colorful illustrations and personal experience, author Karlie Waldrip celebrates differences and shows readers that everyone "deaf-initely can" overcome challenges.
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Join Karlie and Rhett in their latest book "We Deaf-initely Can, Let the Adventures Begin", as they embark on new and exciting journeys together.
Start your day with them, explore fun adventures, and end with a celebration of bravery in trying new things. Immerse yourself in sign language and witness how they embrace the joy of going on adventures.
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Signimalz is a unique Sign Language Alphabet book that depicts animals fingerspelling individual letters of the American Sign Language alphabet.
This book can be used as a teaching resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students or as a fun learning tool for everyone.
Get The Book HereAnyone with hearing loss can benefit from auditory rehabilitation, but it's particularly helpful for new hearing aid users, those with longstanding hearing loss who struggle with speech clarity, people who have difficulty in noisy environments despite using hearing aids, and individuals with auditory processing disorders. Both children and adults can benefit from these programs.
The duration varies based on individual needs, but most patients complete a structured program of 4-8 weeks, with sessions lasting 15-30 minutes several times per week. Many patients continue with maintenance exercises afterward to retain and build upon their progress. Consistency is more important than session length.
Yes, our LACE AI program is designed for convenient at-home use. After initial setup and training in our office, you can access your personalized exercises on compatible devices. We monitor your progress remotely and adjust your program as needed during regular follow-up appointments.
Coverage varies by insurance plan. Some plans cover part or all of auditory rehabilitation services, especially when they're deemed medically necessary. Our staff can help verify your benefits and explain any potential out-of-pocket costs before you begin the program.
Yes, auditory rehabilitation complements hearing aids but doesn't replace them. While rehabilitation trains your brain to better process sound, hearing aids provide the necessary amplification to make sounds audible. The combination of proper hearing technology and auditory training delivers the best outcomes for most patients with hearing loss.
Progress is measured through formal assessments that track improvements in speech recognition scores and functional communication abilities. You'll also complete questionnaires about your real-world listening experiences. Most patients notice gradual improvements in their ability to understand speech, especially in challenging listening situations, and report less listening fatigue.
Frequently Asked Questions About Auditory Rehabilitation
Many patients have questions about how auditory rehabilitation works and what they can expect from the process. We believe education is an essential component of successful hearing healthcare. Understanding how auditory training complements your hearing aids can help you achieve the best possible outcomes from your hearing treatment plan.
Schedule Your Auditory Rehabilitation Consultation
If you're interested in maximizing the benefits of your hearing aids or improving your communication abilities, contact Citrus Hearing Clinic today to learn more about our auditory rehabilitation programs. Our Doctors of Audiology will evaluate your needs and recommend a personalized training plan to address your specific communication challenges. As an independently operated clinic, we can create truly customized solutions without being limited to specific manufacturers or program constraints.
Call us at 352-989-5123 to schedule your consultation at our Clermont location.
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Clermont, FL 34711
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Saturday - Sunday: Closed
