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Deaf and Hard of Hearing & Audiological Services

Educational Audiology Services

girl with hearing aid

Our Educational Audiologist team for APS students with hearing loss:

  • Interprets behavioral and electrophysiological evaluations for educational teams.
  • Collaborates with students, families, and educational teams regarding the implications and educational impact of identified hearing loss.
  • Consults with private audiologists, medical personnel, school health nurses, and state agencies to address the student’s individual communication and academic needs.
  • Conducts hearing screenings.
  • Collaborates with manufacturers and APS personnel in the selection and use of classroom hearing amplification technology.
  • Provides training and technical assistance of hearing technology within the classroom for both the student and teachers.

Contact Information:

Dr. Gina Gomez, Audiologist
gina.gomez@apsva.us

Dr. Melissa Goble, Audiologist
melissa.goble@apsva.us

Susan Thomas, Audiologist
susan.thomas@apsva.us


 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Smiling deaf girl using sign language

The itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students provides educational support to students in a variety of educational settings throughout Arlington County.  The type and level of services are determined by the IEP team and may include:

  • Direct instruction (tutoring, pre-teaching, individualized instruction).
  • Monitoring classroom performance and use of amplification equipment.
  • Teaching sign language (IEP team decision).
  • Training staff on strategies for teaching students with hearing loss.
  • Supporting and educating teachers on impact of hearing loss.
  • Teaching self-advocacy skills.

Contact Information:

Eileen Warren, Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
seileen.warren@apsva.us

Laura Yellin, Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
laura.Yellin@apsva.us

Morgan Lee, Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
morgan.lee@apsva.us