Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center Balance Assessment Clinic provides evaluation of the vestibular organs responsible for maintenance of balance and prevention of falls. As appropriate, an expert in vestibular evaluation makes recommendations regarding treatment for falls and balance disorders.
Who We Serve:
The Balance Assessment Clinic services pediatric and adult populations with disorders of balance.
What We Do:
Evaluations include assessment of all five vestibular organs using techniques including videonystagmography (VNG), caloric testing, vestibular head impulse testing (vHIT), rotary chair evaluation, and posturography. In addition, Epley canalith repositioning procedures, Sermont maneuver, and Lempert maneuver are employed to remediate benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Who We Are:
The Central Auditory processing Disorders (CAPD) Clinic provides a multidisciplinary team approach to the assessment of school-age children and adults who are suspected of presenting higher-level language and/or auditory processing disorders.
Who We Serve:
This team approach includes the following members and procedures:
- An audiologist will investigate the auditory skills and auditory system capability and provide the diagnosis.
- The classroom teacher or educational diagnostician will provide information concerning academic difficulties.
- A psychologist may evaluate cognitive functioning in a variety of different areas.
- The parent will provide information concerning the overall health, development, and interactions with family members and friends.
- Other team members may be include as needed.
What We Do:
The goal of the testing is to identify the strengths and weaknesses in auditory abilities for the individual and to determine if behavioral and academic symptoms represent a central auditory processing disorder. The information provided using a team allows for a more thorough interpretation and separation of an auditory processing disorder from other disorders such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism, language delays, etc. The team offers recommendations for school management, compensatory measures and employment strategies.
Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center provides a wide range of audiology related services to a population ranging from newborns to adults.
Who We Serve:
In addition to conventional methods of audiometric testing used to evaluate older children and adults, the Center utilizes a variety of advanced diagnostic test procedures including auditory brainstem testing, otoacoustic emission testing, acoustic immittance testing, visual reinforcement audiometry, and conditioned play audiometry to evaluate hearing sensitivity of young children and infants.
What We Do:
Diagnostic services are used to assist in determining if hearing loss is present and, if so, to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Diagnostic services are also used to assist in the identification of the underlying cause of the hearing disorder. In addition to its diagnostic services, the Center provides a wide range of rehabilitative services related to the remediation of hearing impairment. In particular, the Center provides a full range of services related to the evaluation, selection, and fitting of hearing aids as well as a wide variety of assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing loss.
Who We Are:
The Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret Hearing for Seniors Program assists individuals with limited income in purchasing new, high end, digital hearing aids at the reduced price of $100 per hearing aid. The program is a collaborative effort among The Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret, ReSound, and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders.
Who We Serve:
Eligibility for this program includes:
- Meeting the salary qualifications as outlined in the application
- Being at least 55 years of age or older
What We Do:
Qualified individuals are scheduled for a diagnostic hearing test. The diagnostic hearing test is used to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Qualified individuals will be counseled regarding the use of amplification and recommendations are made. Once an individual has selected to purchase hearing aids the patient is set up with a hearing aid fitting appointment. The hearing aid fitting appointment time is used to customize the hearing aids for the patient. Follow up appointments are also available to the patient at no charge. To apply for the Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret Hearing for Seniors program, please call (405) 271-2866 or click the application link below.
Seniors Cabaret Application
Seniors Cabaret Application (Spanish)
Who We Are:
The OUHSC Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic is coordinated by an audiologist who specialized in the diagnosis and management of tinnitus and sound sensitivities.
Who We Serve:
The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic provides a wide range of services to individuals experiencing tinnitus perception (ringing in the ears), hyperacusis (sensitivity to sounds) and misophonia (hatred or negative feelings to sound).
What We Do:
Evaluations include an in depth interview followed by a comprehensive audiological exam. Based a patient’s concerns several other specialized tests are performed. Using a comprehensive and integrative approach an appropriate and customized treatment plan is established.
For more information, or if you are interested in participating in any of our clinical research studies, please contact Dr. Kimball at (405) 271-4214 Ext. 46068 or email her at suzanne-kimball@ouhsc.edu.
Tinnitus and Sounds Sensitivity Lab (TASSL)
Who We Are:
The United Way Hearing Aid Bank (UWHAB) Clinic assists individuals with limited income in purchasing new, advanced, digital hearing aids at the reduced price of $400 per hearing aid. The program is a collaborative effort among the United Way of Central Oklahoma, Starkey Hearing Instruments and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders.
Who We Serve:
Eligibility for this program includes:
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Meeting the salary qualifications as outlined in the application
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Residing in one of the counties served by the Central Oklahoma United Way (Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma or Pottawatomie)
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Being at least 18 years of age or older
What We Do:
Qualified individuals will receive a free diagnostic hearing test. The diagnostic hearing test is used to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Qualified individuals will be counseled regarding the use of amplification and recommendations are made. Once an individual has selected to purchase hearing aid(s), the patient is set up with a hearing aid fitting appointment. The hearing aid fitting appointment time is used to customize the hearing aid(s) for the patient. Follow up appointments are also available to the patient at no charge. To apply for the UWHAB clinic, please call (405) 271-2866 or click the application link below.
UWHAB Application
UWHAB Application (Spanish)
Who We Are:
Walk In Clinic is managed by an audiologist to provide follow up care to previous services.
Who We Serve:
Individuals who are already established patients of the John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center, who may not have time to make an appointment or who need to drop in for a quick hearing aid adjustment.
What We Do:
Walk in clinic is primary used for individuals who are hearing aid wearers and established patients needing minor adjustments or follow up care. The Walk In Clinic schedule changes each semester based on our student’s academic schedule, please give us a call to ask what day and time Walk In Clinic is.