EAA Position Statements

The Educational Audiology Association develops position statements to guide best practice, inform policy, and advocate for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Click any statement below to read the full document.

Approved February 2023 Audiology Assistants in Educational Audiology Settings Roles, tasks, and supervision guidelines for audiology assistants in schools. Read Statement →
Approved August 2019 Educational Audiology Scope of Practice Areas unique to the practice of audiology in education settings. Read Statement →
Approved June 2018 Hearing Access Technology The role of educational audiologists in HAT candidacy, fitting, validation, and management. Read Statement →
Approved October 2021 Hearing Screening Considerations for Children with Significant Disabilities Guidance for effective hearing screening programs for children (ages 3–21) with additional disabilities. Read Statement →
Approved February 2018 Over the Counter Hearing Aids Guidelines to protect students from improper use of OTC hearing devices. Read Statement →
Approved October 2023 Roles and Responsibilities of Educational Audiologists in EHDI and Early Childhood Programs Promoting early detection and intervention from screening through preschool transition. Read Statement →
Approved May 2022 Supporting D/HH Students: Shared Roles of Educational Audiologists and Clinical Audiologists A collaborative framework for comprehensive audiological services. Read Statement →
Approved February 2018 Supporting D/HH Students: Shared Roles of EdAuDs, TODHHs, and SLPs A checklist of student assurances and team responsibilities across disciplines. Read Statement →