Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Validation of the clinical assistant for research and learning (CARL) for pure-tone audiometric procedures.

International journal of audiology·2026
Same author

Exploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based Study.

American journal of audiology·2026
Same author

A Qualitative Study of the Hearing Aid Step-Counting Feature in Active Older Adults.

American journal of audiology·2026
Same author

The Effect of Deep Neural Network Implementation on Speech Recognition, Listening Effort, and Sound Quality in Older Adults With Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing Loss.

Trends in hearing·2026
Same author

Predicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic Verification.

American journal of audiology·2026
Same author

Building bridges: the integral presence of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in comprehensive interprofessional primary care teams.

Primary health care research & development·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
14:05

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

The DSL method for pediatric hearing instrument fitting: historical perspective and current issues.

Richard Seewald1, Sheila Moodie, Susan Scollie

  • 1National Centre for Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H1. seewald@nca.uwo.ca

Trends in Amplification
|January 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The Desired Sensation Level (DSL) Method offers a science-based approach for pediatric hearing aid fitting. It ensures audibility for children with hearing loss by considering unique factors and evolving technologies.

More Related Videos

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
06:04

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Published on: March 24, 2023

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process
07:00

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
14:05

Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses

Published on: January 23, 2017

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
06:04

Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages

Published on: March 24, 2023

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process
07:00

Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Measurements in Cochlear Implantation and Its Application in the Postoperative Fitting Process

Published on: June 21, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Hearing Science
  • Pediatric Audiology

Background:

  • The Desired Sensation Level (DSL) Method was established in the 1980s for pediatric hearing instrument fitting.
  • It aims to ensure audibility of amplified speech in infants and young children with hearing loss.

Observation:

  • The review details factors influencing the DSL Method's development.
  • Key considerations include acoustic, electroacoustic, and audiometric variables.
  • External ear acoustics in children are specifically addressed for assessment and fitting.

Findings:

  • The DSL Method has evolved alongside advancements in hearing instrument and measurement technologies.
  • The development of DSL Method version 5.0 is driven by current field issues.
  • This method provides a systematic, science-based approach to pediatric amplification.

Implications:

  • The DSL Method facilitates effective hearing aid fitting for pediatric populations.
  • Understanding its development aids clinicians in optimizing amplification strategies.
  • Continued evolution ensures the method remains current with technological progress.