Toolkit Idea Topic 7-Audiogram

Hi Everyone. This is the 7th of 27 Idea topics I listed on three sheets of paper called:
"A Toolkit of Ideas for People With A Hearing Loss"
Page 1 Introduction Ideas 4 topics
Page 2 Toolkit Ideas 18 topics
Page 3 Closing Ideas 5 topics
Prior topics can be seen on google web site:


7 Audiogram: A graph chart of a persons hearing loss.
It usually shows the following tests:
1) Pure Tone Air Conduction:measures your ability to
hear different tones of sound and the loudness of the
sounds in dB. The frequencies vary from 250-8000 Hz.
Right ear shown as 0 & left ear as X on the chart.

2) Bone Conduction:Vibration on the mastoid bone behind
the ear with different frequencies to determine if you
have a conductive outer or middle ear,sensorineural inner
ear or mixed hearing loss.

3) Speech/Word Discrimination:a list of single syllable
words read or played to you.The percentage of 25 correctly repeated words is youe speech discrimination score. The
single syllable words are chosen as a sample of speech
sound in an ordinary conversation.
4) Other Tests: Uncomforable Level,Most Comfortable Level,
Speech Reception Threshold. Patient Health History and Medical Waiver information should be taken at the first visit.

An excellent colored copy of an audiogram with explanation
of tests and a copy of a personal history & medical waiver
form can be obtained for FREE by calling America Hears Inc
at 1-800-492-4515 and ask for there free information kit.

Lets have a good discussion and exchange of your experiences
with audiograms and tests taken.

I'm Happy and Sad and have a Dream.
HAPPY because 30%(12 of 40) of connectors shared their
experiences with us.
SAD because 70%(28 of 40)did not let us learn from their
experiences.
My DREAM is to have 100% of us share their personal
experiences with us in this & future topics. Will you
please help make my dream come true. your reward is
knowing thar one of us may be helped by your sharing.
Paul of New Jersey