Books
Leavitt, RJ (2023). The 2023 Hearing Aid Buying Guide. HAT Publishing, Independence, OR.
Leavitt RJ. (2020). I only want hearing aids. Adult Audiology Casebook, (2nd Edition) Valente M and Valente M. Eds.
Leavitt, RJ (2018). The 2018 Hearing Aid Buying Guide. HAT Publishing, Independence, OR.
Leavitt, RJ (2017). The 2017 Hearing Aid Buying Guide. HAT Publishing, Independence, OR.
Leavitt, RJ (2016). The 2016 Hearing Aid Buying Guide. HAT Publishing, Independence, OR.
Leavitt, RJ (2014). The 2014 Hearing Aid Buying Guide. HAT Publishing, Independence, OR.
Leavitt, R.J. (2003), Introduction to Oregon Signed English Third Edition, OSU Publishing.
Flexer, C.; Wray, D.; Leavitt, RJ.; and Flexer, R., (1996), Overview: The College Student with Hearing Loss. In C. Flexer, D. Wray, R. Leavitt and R. Flexer (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College: A Handbook for Students, Families, and Professionals. Washington, D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf.
Leavitt, R.J. and Moshofsky, L. (1993), Introduction to Oregon Signed English Second Edition, Oregon State University Publishing. Corvallis, OR.
Book Chapters
Leavitt, RJ, (1996), Succeeding with Hearing Loss. In C. Flexer, D. Wray, R. Leavitt and R. Flexer (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College: A Handbook for Students, Families, and Professionals. Washington, D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf.
Leavitt, RJ. (1996), A Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids. In C. Flexer, D. Wray, R. Leavitt and R. Flexer (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College: A Handbook for Students, Families, and Professionals. Washington, D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf.
Leavitt, R.J. (1992), Courtroom Accessibility for People who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. In Opening the Courthouse Doors, American Bar Association Publication. Washington, D.C.
Leavitt, R.J. (1990), Coping with Hearing Loss. In C. Flexer, D. Wray and R. Leavitt (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College. Washington D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf.
Leavitt, R.J. (1990), Isn’t One Hearing Aid as Good as Another. In C. Flexer, D. Wray and R. Leavitt (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College. Washington, D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf.
Flexer, C., Wray, D. and Leavitt, R. (1990), Overview: The College Student with Hearing Loss. In C. Flexer, D. Wray and R. Leavitt (Eds.), How the Student with Hearing Loss Can Succeed in College. Washington, D.C.: A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf
Leavitt, R. J., (1986), Earmolds, Structural and Acoustic Considerations, Hearing Aid Assessment and Use in Audiologic Habilitation, In Hodgson (Ed.), third edition, Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins.
Leavitt, R. J., (Nov. 1985), Counseling to Encourage Use of SNR Enhancing Systems. In Assistive Listening Devices and Systems, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Professional Practices, Rockville, MD.
Leavitt, R. J., (1985), Hearing Aids and Other Accessories for Hearing-Impaired Children. In Hull and Dilka (Eds.) The Hearing-Impaired Child in School. Orlando, FL. Grune & Stratton.
Journal Articles
Leavitt, RJ,; Beck, DL; Flexer, C. (2023). Professional Hearing Services in the OTC Era. Hearing Review. 1/11/2024
Leavitt, R. (2021). 20Q: In pursuit of audibility for people with hearing loss. AudiologyOnline, Article 27848. See article here.
Leavitt, RJ,; Bentler, R,; Flexer, C. (2018). Evaluating Select Personal Sound Amplifiers and a Consumer-Decision Model for OTC Amplification. Hearing Review, 25 (12), 10-16.
Leavitt, RJ,; Bentler, R,; Flexer, C. (2017). Hearing Aid Programming Practices in Oregon: Fitting Errors and Real Ear Measurements. Hearing Review, 24 (6), 30-33.
Leavitt, RJ, Vossler-Welch, CB & Thompson, C (2013). Deep-Canal Ear Impressions: Medical and Clinical Concerns. Audiology Today, 25 (4), 36-42.
Leavitt, RJ & Knowles, LR (2013). A Time-Efficient Method and Form for Documenting Hearing Aid Benefit. Hearing Review, 20 (12), 30-34.
Leavitt, RJ, Clark, AN & Welch, CB (2012). Maintaining the Functionality of Assistive Listening Devices in a Digital World. Hearing Review, 18 (12), 16-17.
Leavitt R & Flexer, C. (2012). The Importance of Audibility in Successful Amplification of Hearing Loss. Hear Review. 19(13):20-23.
Leavitt R., Vossler C., Knowles L. (2011). Cost-effective Pricing for Hearing Aids and Related Audiological Services. Hear Review, 18(12):28-35.
Flexer, C.; Wray, D.; Millin, J.; and Leavitt, R., (1993). Mainstream College Students with Hearing Loss. The Volta Review, 95, No. 2, 125-134.
Leavitt, R.J., (1991). Group Amplification Systems for Students with Hearing Impairment, Seminars in Hearing, 124:380-388.
Leavitt, R.J. and Flexer, C. (1991). Speech Degradation in a Typical Classroom Listening Environment. Ear and Hearing, 12 2: 115-118.
Leavitt, R.J. (1989). Use of Rehabilitation Technology by Hearing-Impaired 454 Persons, Seminars in Hearing, 10, No.1, 1-10.
Leavitt, R. J., (April 1987), Dispensing Rehabilitation Technology for Hearing-Impaired People, ASHA, 29, 28-31.
Leavitt, R.J., and Freeberg, J. J. (1987), Survey of ALDS Interest, Hearing Instruments, 38, No. 6, 29.
Leavitt, R. J., (1985), Counseling to Encourage Use of SNR Enhancing Systems. Hearing Instruments, 36, No. 2, 8-9.
Leavitt, R. J. and Hodgson, W. R. (1984), An Effective Home FM-Induction Loop System. Hear Instruments, 25, No. 7, 14.
Leavitt, R. J.; Hodgson, W. R. and Thompson, RB (1982), Computation of Permissible Impulse Noise Exposure. J. Industrial Hygiene, 43, 371-373.
Conference Proceedings
Leavitt, RJ and Clark, AN (2014). A Time Efficient Form for Validating Hearing Aid Benefit. American Doctors of Audiology, Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV.
Leavitt, RJ and Clark, AN (2014). A Time-Efficient Form for Validation of Hearing Aid Performance. Audiology Now! Orlando, FL.
Leavitt, RJ and Vossler-Welch, CB (2014). Evaluation of Percentage Hearing Loss Formulae. Audiology Now! Orlando, FL.
Vossler-Welch, CB and Leavitt, RJ (2013). Considerations in Computation of Percent Hearing Loss. Proceedings of the Acoustical Society of America International Conference, San Francisco, CA
Leavitt, RJ, Vossler-Welch, CB and Clark, AN. (2013). Deep-Canal Ear Impressions: Medical and Clinical Concerns. American Academy of Audiology, Anaheim, CA.
Leavitt, R. J. and Vossler, C. B. (2012). An alternative to traditional hearing loss classification. Proceedings of the American Academy of Audiology Conference, Boston, MA.
Leavitt, R. J. and Flexer, C. A. (2010). Audibility trumps all other hearing aid features: The Trump effect. Proceedings of the American Academy of Audiology Conference, San Diego, CA.
Leavitt, R. J., Innovations in hearing aids and hearing aid testing equipment. Paper presented at the monthly meeting of the Oregon Association for Better Hearing every second Thursday of the month from September 1988 to present.
Leavitt, R. J., Consideration for Use of Assistive Technology by Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Paper presented at the Annual Nebraska Speech, Language and Hearing Association Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska; April 1992.
Leavitt, R. J., Soundfield Amplification for Students who are Hearing Impaired. Continuing Education Seminars, Utah State University, Logan, Utah; July 1991.
Leavitt, R. J., Accessibility in the Courts for Persons who are Hearing Impaired. Paper presented at the Annual American Bar Association Conference, Reno, Nevada; February 1991.
Leavitt, R. J., Accessibility in the Hospitality Industry for Hearing-Impaired People. Paper presented at the (Nevada) Governor’s Consortium on Americans with Disabilities, Las Vegas, Nevada; November 1990.
Leavitt, R. J., and Flexer, C., Speech Degradation Measured in a Typical Classroom Listening Environment. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Seattle, Washington; November 1990
Leavitt, R. J., Assistive Listening Devices. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the British Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists; September 1987.
Leavitt, R. J., Technology, Legal Issues and Coping Strategies for Hearing-Impaired People. Proceedings of the Missoula and Billings, Montana; Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, workshops; May 18-22, 1987.
Leavitt, R. J., Rehabilitation Technology for Hearing-Impaired People. Paper presented to Panhandle, Lilac City, Nampa, Coeur d’Alene and Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington SHHH groups; December 2-6, 1986.
Leavitt, R. J., Assistive Communication Devices: Their Use and Abuse. Paper presented to Western Regional ASHA Conference, Seattle, Washington; July 5, 1986.
Leavitt, R. J., Current Trends in Hearing Aid-Earmold Plumbing. Paper presented to Western Regional ASHA Conference, Seattle, Washington; July 5, 1986.
Leavitt, R. J., Successful Adjustment to Hearing Loss. Paper presented at the Oregon Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, Portland, Oregon; November 1985.
Leavitt, R. J., Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids in the School-Age Child. Paper presented to Western Oregon State College Elementary Education Students, Monmouth, Oregon; October 1985.
Leavitt, R. J., Utilization of an FM System for Hearing-Impaired Adults. Paper presented to the Tucson Hearing Society, Tucson, Arizona; October 1984.
Matkin, N. D., and Leavitt, R. J., A National Survey of Assistive Listening Devices. Paper presented at the Southern Regional ASHA Conference, Orlando, Florida; August 1984.
Leavitt, R. J., Marketing Ancillary Devices for the Hearing-Impaired. Paper presented to the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, Tucson, Arizona; June 1984.
Leavitt, R. J., The Secret of Effective Hearing Aid Use. Paper presented to the Tucson Hearing Society, Tucson, Arizona; March 1984.
Leavitt, R. J., Innovative Uses of Radio-Frequency Amplifying Systems for Adults. Proceedings of the annual Arizona Speech, Language and Hearing Association Convention, Tucson, Arizona; April 1983.
Leavitt, R. J., and Hodgson, W. R., Use of Radio-Frequency Amplifying Systems vs. Binaural Hearing Aids. Proceedings of the annual American Speech, Language and Hearing Association Convention, Toronto, Canada; November 1982.