Aural Rehabilitation Intervention Protocol

The full resource folder for auditory rehabilitation intervention protocols can be found here.

This Aural Rehabilitation Intervention Protocol was designed for adult cochlear implant users and encompasses the following areas:  Auditory Training, Informational Counseling, and Communication Strategies Training.

This protocol and guide provides an easy-to-use outline for clinicians to follow when implementing a short-term aural rehabilitation program.  Within these resources, you will find a training manual, weekly session plans, PowerPoint presentations, auditory training materials and software, along with strategies for communication and counseling. This rehabilitation intervention program can help your clients get the maximum benefit from their cochlear implant and improve communication in their everyday life.

1: Assessment Manual

2: Aural Rehabilitation Training Manual

3: TeleAR Treatment Plan and Slides

4: Auditory Training Software

5: Synthetic and Analytic Auditory Training Materials

6: Communication Strategies Management Training

7: Informational Counseling

The contents of this protocol were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90REGE0013). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this protocol do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.