Phonak Junior Mode
Depending on the age of a child, a pediatric fitting can require a different work flow and hearing instrument configuration. This is why Phonak is proud to have introduced a dedicated pediatric software mode within its fitting software (iPFG and Phonak Target™) for children 0 - 18 years.
This is a unique one click pediatric configuration that was developed based on inputs from the international pediatric community and the Phonak Pediatric Advisory Board and supports individual fitting philosophies with customizable defaults. This offers an efficient, accurate pediatric fitting with the needs of fitters, children and their families in mind. The Junior Mode is available for all iPFG and Phonak Target™ hearing instruments.
Latest developments in fitting software for children
Everything you need to know to help support your pediatric fittings
It is crucial when fitting children to use appropriate hearing instrument settings and features in order to help develop speech and language and to give the child the best opportunities to achieve their full potential in life. The Junior Mode fitting software was developed with the help of the Phonak Pediatric Advisory Board and a wider pediatric community to provide accurate, efficient and holistic pediatric fittings. The most recent research has been collated in order to provide evidence-based, customizable software defaults specifically tailored to children’s listening environments.
Additionally, printable counselling materials (the Junior Reports) aim to empower children, their families and teachers by providing individualized information about the child’s hearing loss, hearing system settings as well as hints and tips on a wide range of relevant topics.
Highlights of Junior mode software
- Evidence-based software defaults for children aged 0 - 4, 5 - 8 and 9 - 18 years
- FM+M as the start-up program
- DSL v5a as the default fitting formula
- Individual fitting philosophies supported with customizable defaults
- Audiogram available to view as an SPLogram
- Junior Reports
- Quick overview screen
Junior Reports
These reports include printable, tailored materials for parents, teachers and children:
- Hearing System Passport for parents and teachers, providing personalized information on the child’s hearing loss, hearing instruments and FM system
- Communication tips and strategies for parents, caregivers and teachers and children
- Diary of observations, enabling parents and older children to easily monitor progress
- Information on speech, language and listening development, offering information as well as practical tips
