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Audiologists
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     Flesch-Kincaid grade level:   8.81

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     challenging words:    anatomy, audiology, distinguish, ethics, evaluate, genetic, impairments, largely, pharmacology, physiology, testing, trauma, workplaces, exam, communication, newborn

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Audiologists
By Jennifer Kenny 		  
1     George was a seventy-five year old man. He started to suffer hearing loss recently and needed help. Who fitted him for a hearing aid? An audiologist did.
 
2     Hannah is a newborn baby girl. Her hospital screens the hearing of babies. Who administered the screening to make sure Hannah could hear? An audiologist did.
 
3     Catherine had trouble distinguishing between sounds as she was learning to read. Her school nurse recommended special testing. Who completed this testing? An audiologist did.
 
4     Matt had trouble hearing. A system was installed in his classroom to make the teacher's voice louder for him. Who trained the teacher regarding Matt's special needs? An audiologist did.
 
5     Who is an audiologist? An audiologist is a person who works with those who have ear problems. An audiologist might work in a doctor's office, hospital, school, or even a hearing aid store.

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