Isobel's levels are 80 in her left ear and 85 in her right ear. So looking here, there really are a lots of things that she really doesn't hear very clearly.
This version, makes it all seem more realistic, rather than a series of numbers.
In the middle of the audiogram there is a part called the “Speech Banana.” Most of the sounds of speech fall into that range of pitches and loudness.
Our goal for Isobel is for her to be able to hear in or above the Speech Banana with her hearing aid and cochlear implant, that way giving her access to the sounds of speech.
In the speech banana, are the sounds a, u, i, sh, s, m, these are called the Ling Six Sounds. These sounds span the length of the Speech Banana.
When Isobel (hopefully) responds (through a behavioural response or imitation) to a Ling Six Sound Check, we can be reasonably sure that she has access to all of the sounds of speech. Having access to all the sounds of speech means she will be able to develop her own speech.
This is fascinating Sally - thanks for sharing it. It's incredible that they can determine those sounds and their levels ... so anxious for Isobel to get underway on this :o)
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