This document was prepared by the American Academy of Audiology Task Force on Pediatric Amplification. The specific goal of this document is to provide a set of statements, recommendations, and strategies for best practices specific to the application of amplification as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for the audiologic management of children with hearing loss. Specific statements and recommendations were made by initially reviewing the existing scientific evidence published in peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed journals. When direct evidence was not available, both indirect evidence (often evidence from adults), and consensus practice were considered in making recommendations. In some cases recommendations are based on acoustic or physical facts where an empirical evidence base is not necessary and would not be expected (known as First Principles). This guideline addresses the technical aspects of hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, and outcomes assessments. This guideline does not address treatment solely with cochlear implants, but does touch on cochlear implants used in conjunction with a hearing aid on the contralateral ear.