The combination of Roger Focus II and a Roger microphone provides a hearing solution that brings speech directly to children’s ears with normal hearing. Beneficial for kids with unilateral hearing loss (UHL), Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it reduces the effects of distance, background noise and reverberation to help children inside and outside the classroom.
Roger Focus II is a Roger receiver designed to empower kids with UHL, APD, or ASD to hear clearly and concentrate whether in learning environments or outside.
Improves access to the teacher's voice by reducing the effects of distance, background noise, and reverberation.
When using Roger Focus II, children with UHL have better speech recognition in both quiet and noise compared to no technology.¹
This lightweight receiver allows your child to enjoy life with a seamless fit, even for small ears.
Volume that is easily adjustable to suit individual preferences for loudness comfort and speech understanding.
Resistant to water and dust so nothing gets in the way of a child's active lifestyle.
There are a couple things to keep in mind in order for the Roger Focus II to work.
There are several ways that the Roger Focus II is beneficial for kids with UHL, APD, and ASD.
Being able to clearly hear instructions over distracting classroom noises can make a positive difference in a child’s education and progression. Classrooms are often noisy, and children cannot always be seated close to the teacher, making it particularly hard for them to listen and learn. When using Roger Focus II, children with UHL have better speech recognition in both quiet and noise compared to no technology.¹
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have a major impact on children’s lives, particularly when it comes to their success in school. Roger technology has been proven to help children with ASD2 to concentrate better on the teacher’s words and to communicate and engage better with their fellow students.
Children with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) find it tough to focus on what’s being said, especially in noisy environments like classrooms. Remote microphone systems, like Roger technology, have been shown to help children with APD3 focus on what’s being said no matter how far they are from the teacher.
Hearing well is an essential part of your child’s social and emotional wellbeing.
Mason wearing the Roger™ Focus has opened up so many different avenues for him.
Roger Focus II comes in two models. While Roger Focus II is rechargeable and offers up to 20hrs of constant Roger streaming, Roger Focus II-312 uses a Zinc Air battery. Here are the features you can enjoy on both models:
Compatible to suit both small and large ears.
An IP68* rating makes this model robust enough for when life gets a bit wet4.
Volume can be set to suit individual needs then locked to ensure settings aren’t accidentally changed.
Tamperproof or nonexistent battery doors keep batteries away from children’s fingers and mouths.
For autistic children, listening in the classroom can be an overwhelming experience. Using Roger Focus devices can enhance listening concentration and help support sensory concerns in noisy environments. In conjunction with Phonak, the University of Melbourne Autism Clinic is offering a free Roger Focus trial for your child. Schedule your obligation-free trial and see the difference these devices can make.
The Roger Focus II is a wearable Roger receiver that is compatible with all Roger microphones and easily used alongside other technology—both inside and outside the classroom. Students can connect to the full portfolio of Roger microphones with just one click and can seamlessly switch between paired microphones without needing to reconnect.
* IP68 indicates that the hearing aid is water and dust resistant. It survived continuous immersion in 1 meter of fresh water for 60 minutes and 8 hours in a dust chamber as per the IEC60529 standard.
Nelson, J. & Dunn, A. (2021). Roger Focus II in children with Unilateral Hearing Loss. Field Study News, www.phonak.com/evidence,
Rance, G., Saunders, K., Carew, P., Johansson, M., Tan, J. (2014). The use of listening devices to ameliorate auditory deficit in children with autism. The Journal of Pediatrics, 352 – 357.
Johnston, K.N., John, A.B., Kreisman, N.V., Hall III, J.W. and Crandell, C.C. (2009). Multiple benefits of personal FM system use by children with auditory processing disorder (APD). International Journal of Audiology, 48,371-378
Appleton, J. (2018). Not letting a little water get in the way of a child’s life. Phonak Field Study News, retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed August 19th, 2019.
