Aural Rehabilitation Services

Rebuilding Confidence Through Better Hearing, Listening & Communication

At Pioneer Therapy, we understand that hearing loss can impact more than just sound — it affects relationships, confidence, and daily connection. Our compassionate aural rehabilitation services help children and adults strengthen listening, communication, and speech skills in a supportive, family-centered environment.

Whether your child is adapting to new hearing technology or you're re-learning to communicate after hearing loss, our licensed speech-language pathologists provide the tools, guidance, and encouragement needed to thrive.

What Is Aural Rehabilitation?

Aural rehabilitation is a specialized therapy designed to help individuals with hearing loss develop or restore their communication abilities. It supports people using hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive devices, focusing on speech perception, listening strategies, language development, and overall confidence in communication.

Who We Help

For Children:

• Speech and language delays related to hearing loss

• Auditory training after cochlear implant or hearing aid use

• Listening skills and sound discrimination

• Support for social communication and self-advocacy

• Family coaching to enhance communication at home and school

For Adults:

• Hearing loss due to age, illness, or injury

• New cochlear implant or hearing aid users

• Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments

• Listening fatigue, frustration, or communication breakdowns

• Rebuilding confidence in work, relationships, and daily life

What’s Included in Aural Rehab?

• Auditory training to strengthen listening and speech perception

• Speechreading (lip reading) and visual communication strategies

• Language therapy for expressive and receptive skills

• Device support for cochlear implants and hearing aids

• Family and caregiver coaching for consistent home support

• Confidence-building activities for real-world communication

📍 Where We Provide Services

We offer flexible, accessible therapy options for individuals and families across Illinois:

• 🏠 In-home aural rehab therapy

• 🏫 School-based support in collaboration with IEP teams

• 💻 Telehealth sessions for statewide access

• 🏢 In-clinic appointments at:

Lincoln Park
2232 N Clybourn Ave, Suite 3
Chicago, IL 60614

Irving Park
3709 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Why Families Trust Pioneer Therapy

✅ Experienced SLPs specializing in hearing loss & communication
✅ Family-focused care – We partner with parents, caregivers, and loved ones
✅ Gentle, strength-based approach – We meet each person where they are
✅ Multilingual, culturally responsive services
✅ Flexible scheduling & service locations across Illinois and Chicagoland

Our Approach: Connection First

Hearing loss can feel isolating, but no one should navigate it alone. At Pioneer Therapy, we support the whole person — not just the hearing device. Our aural rehabilitation services are rooted in empathy, family collaboration, and the belief that communication is a human right.

We empower children and adults to connect with the people they love, express themselves clearly, and engage fully in the world around them.

Ready to Begin?

Let’s take the next step together. We’re here to answer your questions, guide your family, and build a care plan that fits your goals.

Pioneer Therapy – Trusted across Illinois for compassionate, family-centered aural rehabilitation services.
Helping you reconnect — one sound, one word, one moment at a time.