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Hearing Screenings are done in the area of Pure Tone testing.
  • Students pass the screening if they are able to hear all sounds presented at 25dB.
  • 0-20   dB      is the range for normal hearing
  • 21-45 dB      is considered a Mild hearing loss
  • 46-60 dB      is considered a Moderate hearing loss
  • 61-75 dB      is considered to be a Moderately severe hearing loss
  • 76-90 dB      is considered to be a Severe hearing loss
  • 91  +   dB     is considered to be a Profound hearing loss
 
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