Live Speech Mapping

Hearing aids arrive from the manufacturer with default settings that often require customization to suit your specific hearing needs. A hearing specialist can adjust these settings to ensure your hearing aids are tailored just for you.

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Live speech mapping is a cutting-edge method that streamlines this process, helping us find your ideal settings more efficiently. This technique allows you to experience immediate improvements during your appointment, reducing the need for frequent follow-up visits.

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With live speech mapping, you can hear changes in real-time, which makes the fitting process more engaging and ensures a better experience overall. By the end of your appointment, you’ll likely feel more confident and comfortable with your hearing aids and their performance.

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Benefits of Live Speech Mapping

Live speech mapping offers several key advantages:

• Focus on human speech: The process prioritizes understanding and amplifying speech, which is central to effective communication.

• Enhanced outcomes: Studies show that live speech mapping improves the success rate of hearing aid fittings.

• Boosted confidence: Patients report feeling more assured and capable when using their hearing aids.

• Fewer follow-up visits: Settings are more accurately adjusted during the initial appointment, reducing the need for frequent tweaks.

• Immediate results: You can notice and appreciate the difference in your hearing during the session itself.

 

Your Live Speech Mapping Appointment

A live speech mapping appointment is similar to a traditional hearing aid fitting, with one important distinction: the type of testing performed.

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Here’s what to expect:

1. Health Overview: You’ll begin by answering a few general health questions to give your hearing specialist a better understanding of your needs.

2. Speech-Based Testing: Instead of listening for tones or beeps, you’ll listen to real speech. Your specialist will ask you to identify specific words and phrases, which helps them fine-tune your hearing aid settings in real time.

3. Adjustments and Feedback: Based on your responses, your hearing specialist will make precise adjustments to your hearing aids.

 

After Your Appointment

Once the fitting process is complete, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the adjustments with your hearing specialist. This is a great time to ask questions or share concerns.

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We recommend bringing a family member or friend to your appointment. Their support can be helpful, and they might think of additional questions to ask.

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With live speech mapping, you’ll leave the appointment with hearing aids that are fine-tuned for your specific needs, allowing you to engage more confidently with the world around you.