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Listening Takes Practice: Removing b\Barriers to Auditory Skills Training

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1.  Why is auditory skills training (AST) considered an important offering in hearing healthcare?
  1. Perceptual training that focuses on improving the ability to perceive and understand the difference between sounds has the potential to help people better understand conversations.
  2. Repetitive listening practice supports the brain's ability to interpret new auditory information.
  3. Listening practice can help reduce the impact of hearing loss and improve communication abilities.
  4. All of the above
2.  Although AST programs and results vary, by offering it, you could achieve which of the following?
  1. Strengthen clinical outcomes, facilitate adjustment to hearing technology, and improve quality of life
  2. Reduce difficulties related to subjective tinnitus
  3. Address reaching personal communication goals and help promote the value of dedicating time outside of the clinic for structured listening practice
  4. A and C
3.  What are some of the obstacles to traditional face-to-face AST?
  1. Reimbursement
  2. Distance to services
  3. Access to qualified professionals
  4. All of the above
4.  All of the following are benefits to accessing AST via apps and online programs EXCEPT:
  1. Gives individuals the freedom to work at their own pace and customize their practice to their listening goals
  2. Self-directed nature may improve motivation and increase ownership in learning
  3. Can be used to make fine-tuning adjustments to hearing devices
  4. Provides opportunities to practice communication skills independently without requiring a communication partner
5.  Evidence-based AST tools can be accessed by registering at HearingSuccess.com. What does this portal include?
  1. Online and app-based AST resources for both children and adults at no cost to you or your patients
  2. Online and app-based AST resources for adults only
  3. AST resources that can be accessed for a small monthly fee
  4. A place to order supplies