How to Use Mother's Distraction System

Sections of this document

Overview

This document outlines the "Mother's Distraction" system which is used when conducting audiological tests on young subjects in the CMA 2 CSD Clinic Audiology Booths. Mother's distraction is used to prevent the caregiver from hearing a small child's audio test and potentially telegraphing non-verbal cues to the child when the child is being held in the caregiver's lap. The distraction system consists of a CD player, iPod input cable, source selector, headphone amplifier, and a pair of over-the-ear headphones which are worn by the caregiver. Music is played through the headphones at a sufficient volume to prevent the caregiver from hearing the child's audio test.

Mother's Distraction equipment is available in Booth Pair B & Booth Pair E.

Items Needed

Audio CD or music player with 3.5mm headphone output (laptop, ipod, ipad, etc)
Circumaural (aka over-the-ear) headphones

Before the Session

During the Session

After the Session

Troubleshooting Mother's Distraction

Reviewed 10/9/17 - Cox