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See What We Offer Creating the Future of Audiology Representing the interests of audiologists and future audiologists nationwide by promoting quality hearing and balance care. See What We Offer Creating the Future of Audiology Representing the interests of audiologists and future audiologists nationwide by promoting quality hearing and balance care. See What We Offer May Is Better Hearing Month Join the Academy in raising awareness about hearing and balance conditions during Better Hearing Month. Use the Academy’s resources, press release template, news articles, and more to keep the role of the audiologist and hearing health top of mind. Learn More Voting Opens Soon: Review the Board Nominees Academy Board voting will open on May 13 and run through May 24. Review the candidate bios and videos in advance. Eligible voters will receive an email from AssociationVoting with instructions on how to vote as well as voter login credentials. 2023 Salary Survey Now Available! 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AAA Conference Shape the Conversation: AAA 2025 Volunteer Opportunities There’s no better way to make a difference at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo, March 26-29, in New Orleans, Louisiana,… Read More In the News Early Hearing Aid Use Linked to Auditory Cortex Preservation in Children Nearly a decade ago, research emerged regarding cortical plasticity and the changes that occur when hearing aids or… Read More See More News Comments Box SVG icons Used for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons Find us on Facebook 6 days ago View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email 6 days ago View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email 7 days ago View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email 1 week ago View on Facebook Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email Education and Events From continuing education opportunities to grants and scholarships, the Academy is here to support you. eAudiology: Animal Audiology: Something New Is Brewing May 16 eAudiology: Considerations for Cognitive Screenings in Hearing Health Care June 5 eAudiology: Beyond the Booth Series: Stress Management 101 June 20 Upcoming Events About eAudiology Careers in Audiology From the hiring, job, or externship search process to candidate screenings and salary negotiations, the Academy provides the resources you need for the next step in your professional journey. Learn More Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Resources The Academy has prepared over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid resources for audiologists to use in their practice and share with their patients such as frequently asked questions, responses, webinars, and legislative information. Learn More What Is an Audiologist? Audiologists are the primary hearing-health-care professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage hearing loss and balance disorders. Learn More Find an Audiologist With the Academy’s easy-to-use audiologist directory, you can search by location, specialty, and other features. Find an audiologist near you to schedule your appointment. Start Search Audiology Today Audiology Today is a bimonthly magazine that provides comprehensive reporting on topics relevant to audiology. Perceived Hearing Difficulty and Pure-Tone Audiometry This article provides a summary of the study by de Gruy et al (2023). Applying a simple data-driven analysis, 15 dB HL is established as a reasonable fence for pure-tone audiometry for identifying perceived hearing difficulty. The findings also show limitations in the diagnostic accuracy of pure-tone audiometry in identifying perceived hearing difficulty and support the need for considerations beyond pure-tone audiometry. Read More The Need for a Standardized Audiological Protocol for Patients with Misophonia Misophonia is defined as a condition in which specific stimuli cause a strong negative emotional, physiological, and behavioral response in an individual. Despite the recent consensus definition for misophonia, there is now a significant need for translational research in audiology aimed at developing diagnostic criteria for patients suffering from misophonia. Read More No Bones About It Bone conduction testing has been a part of the audiometric test battery since the 1920s (Jones and Knudsen, 1924). However, in our experience, there remains some variance in how bone conduction testing is performed and documented in clinics, leading to confusion for students and sometimes mistrust among professionals. Over the years, the divergence between textbook instructions and clinical practice has remained. Read More Read More Articles Academy Enterprise The Academy Enterprise includes the following groups who work to support the overall Academy in...