FM Systems

By: Cristi Santos

Edu 214
What FM system is
• Fm stands for frequency modulation
• Are wireless assistive hearing devices that enhance the use of hearing aids,
cochlear implants, and assist those who are hard hearing. It also helps those
with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• They enable sound to be picked up closer to a speaker, sound source or
connected directly to the sound source and transmitted to the individual
providing greater clarity of speech or sound and a reduction in background
noise.
How Fm systems are used in the classroom

Classrooms can be a noisy

Letting the student be able
place, so the FM systems
to hear their own voice and
allows the student to hear
be able to speak at a
the teacher above all the
normal level.
noise.
Pros
 They are easy to move around and won’t break easily
 A good start when someone gets their hearing aids or cochlear
implant
 Reduces background noise and amplify what the teacher is saying
 Helps with auditory processing issues, hearing impairment, autism
spectrum disorder, and language processing issues.
Cons
 Potential for outside radio inferences
 High initial purchase price
 Not waterproof
Link to video and website
 Website  YouTube
 https://www.babyhearing.org/d  https://www.youtube.com/watc
evices/fm-systems h?v=C71iVWm2LY4
Citation
 Holmes, A. E., Kaplan, H. S., & Saxon, J. P. (2000). Assistive listening devices and systems: Amplification
technology for consumers with hearing loss. Journal of Rehabilitation, 66(3), 56-59. Retrieved from
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 Schafer, E. C., Mathews, L., Mehta, S., Hill, M., Munoz, A., Bishop, R., & Moloney, M. (2013).
Personal FM Systems for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or Attention-Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): An Initial Investigation. Journal of Communication Disorders,
46(1), 30–52.
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