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Practice Standards & Resources Assessment & EvaluationComprehensive audiologic assessment in educational settings — including auditory processing and functional listening evaluations (FLE). Three Resources to Look at FirstKey Points at a GlanceAssessment Drives the PlanEvery IEP and 504 decision flows from solid assessment data — make it count. More Than AudiogramsFLE, APD, and functional measures complete the picture an audiogram alone can't. Educational Context MattersClassroom listening looks different than the booth — and EdAuD assessments capture that. Reassess Over TimeHearing, listening, and academic demands all change — assessment isn't one-and-done. EAA Position Statements and StandardsPOSITION STATEMENT
Hearing Screening Considerations for Children with Significant DisabilitiesAdapting screening protocols for students who can't complete standard testing. EAA Practical Tools & ResourcesEAA RESOURCE MEMBERS ONLY
AssessmentFoundational EAA guidance on educational audiology assessment. Log in to access. EAA RESOURCE MEMBERS ONLY
Auditory Processing AssessmentEAA's member guidance on APD evaluation. Log in to access. EAA Research & EvidencePeer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology. JEPRA
Interpretation of FLE Results for Normal-Hearing Children with Reading DifficultiesDodd-Murphy & Ritter External ResourcesExternal links are informational and not endorsements. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Permanent Childhood Hearing Loss — Practice PortalASHA's clinical-topic resource on assessment, intervention, and team roles. EXTERNAL · AAA
AAA Clinical Practice Guidelines: Childhood Hearing ScreeningRecommendations for screening methods and when they are best utilized. EXTERNAL · COLORADO DOE
Guidelines for Educational Evaluation & Intervention of APDResearch-grounded procedures for educators, specialists, and evaluation teams — covering educationally relevant APD assessment, intervention planning, and school-based collaboration. EXTERNAL · AAA
AAA CAPD Clinical Practice Guidelines (2010)Foundational AAA guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of CAPD across the lifespan. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Central Auditory Processing Disorder — Practice PortalASHA's clinical-topic resource specifically on CAPD, complementing the broader hearing-loss portal above. EXTERNAL · BSA
BSA APD Position Statement & Practice Guidance (2018)British Society of Audiology's comprehensive position on APD assessment and intervention. EXTERNAL · CISG
Canadian Guidelines on APD (2012)Comprehensive Canadian guidelines on APD assessment and intervention in children and adults. EXTERNAL · AUDIOLOGY ONLINE
APD Evaluation to Therapy: The Buffalo ModelKatz's foundational article describing the Buffalo Model framework for APD evaluation and treatment. EXTERNAL · ANDERSON
Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE)Johnson & Von Almen's protocol with phrase lists and auto-calculating response form (Handbook Appendix 5–H). EXTERNAL · MDE
Educational Impact Matrix for Students Who Are D/HHAnderson's matrix across audiological, language, listening, amplification, academic, and personal-adjustment factors (Handbook Appendix 5–M). EXTERNAL · ANDERSON
Relationship of Hearing Loss to Listening and Learning NeedsAnderson's chart linking hearing-loss profiles to educational impact and accommodations (Handbook Appendix 5–L). EXTERNAL · ANDERSON
Classroom Participation Questionnaire (CPQ)Antia/Sabers self-report measure for D/HH students in general education (Handbook Appendix 5–J). EXTERNAL · WEILL CORNELL
Fisher's Auditory Problems Checklist25-item teacher checklist for auditory-processing behaviors (Handbook Appendix 5–K). EXTERNAL · PHONAK PRO
CHAPS — Children's Auditory Performance ScaleSmoski/Brunt/Tannahill 36-item teacher rating across six listening conditions. EXTERNAL · ANDERSON
SIFTER FamilyAnderson's three-version teacher screening: Preschool, Elementary, Secondary. EXTERNAL · ANDERSON
LIFE-R: Listening Inventory for Education (Revised)Anderson/Smaldino/Spangler student + teacher listening-difficulty appraisal. Online version: LIFE-R online. APD Assessment Tools & QuestionnairesCommon APD assessment tools and questionnaires referenced by the Colorado DOE APD Guidelines. These are commercial products from various publishers — check with each vendor directly for current availability. The list is informational, not an endorsement. Diagnostic Tests & Test Batteries
Functional Listening Questionnaires & Rating Scales
Computer-Based Auditory Training Programs
The Whole Student Comprehensive assessment leads to better decisions.From the audiogram to functional listening, EAA resources help educational audiologists evaluate the whole student in their actual learning environment. Members-Only Discussion In the EAA CommunityEAA members are talking about assessment and evaluation on the listserv. Recent threads include:
Related TopicsHearing Screening ›Where assessment begins for many students. IEPs, 504s & School Law ›Where assessment data lands at the IEP table. Amplification & Hearing Technology ›Assessment that informs technology decisions. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's a functional listening evaluation (FLE)?An assessment that measures how a student listens in real or simulated classroom conditions — noise, distance, distractors, and competing talkers — rather than just in a quiet booth. When is APD assessment appropriate?When listening difficulty exceeds what's expected from the audiogram — typically in school-age students with normal peripheral hearing but consistent listening complaints. How does educational assessment differ from clinical?Educational assessments focus on functional impact in the classroom and inform school-based decisions. Clinical assessments focus on diagnosis and medical management. How often should students be reassessed?Triennial reevaluations are standard under IDEA, but more frequent reassessment may be warranted as hearing changes, technology changes, or academic demands shift. Have a resource to suggest?Help us keep this page current. EAA members are invited to suggest additions. |
