Policy – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.7 - Audiology
➢ Children referred for an auditory processing evaluation should have normal hearing levels
➢ Children should have normal intelligence
➢ Children should be at least 6.0 years of age
• Fitting and assessment of FM listening devices
• Ear mold impressions (for FM use only)
• Medical, educational and community referrals
• Management and calibration of audiometric equipment
California Education Code § 56361.2. All special education and related services for any individual with exceptional needs who is younger than three years of age shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 4.4 (commencing with Section 56425).
Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations § 72425. Speech Pathology and/or Audiology Service Unit-Policies and Procedures.
a. Each speech pathology and/or audiology service unit shall have written policies and procedures for the management of the speech pathology and/or audiology service.
Children who have failed two or more LEA hearing threshold screenings , have a suspected hearing loss, or are experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties due to suspected hearing loss are eligible for an audiological assessment.
Children who have an identified hearing loss are also eligible for audiological services and routine assessment.
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Location and Types of Services
Audiological services are provided at school sites located regionally throughout the DMSELPA and DMOPS region.
A mobile audiology van is available on a twice-yearly basis at a school site in each of the regional areas. Dates for these visits are scheduled early each school year. The LEA of residence is responsible for the transportation of children and any auditory equipment to these regional sites. Additionally, LEAs are responsible for completing the appropriate paperwork needed to make referrals for services.
AR 5005.7 – Audiology
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 00/00)
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