TREATMENT
This type of aural rehabilitation would be helpful in patients with Auditory Processing Disorder or Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
What is Speech in Noise / Auditory Training
This diagnosis is associated with hearing loss that exists because of damage to the cochlea OR damage to central auditory processing mechanisms.
what is a traumatic brain injury
This diagnostic test is used to diagnose a child with autism when the child is not able to perform behavioral audiometry.
What is auditory brain response (ABR)
This questionnaire is used to record how the child is hearing and communicating with others in various listening situations when using his/her hearing aids and/or cochlear implant.
This can be used if you are not able to obtain real ear measures on a child who has severe sensory issues.
What is the average pediatric RECD or simulated real ear measures
This diagnosis is characterized by an opening in the roof of the mouth present at birth.
what is cleft palate
These factors pose additional difficulty for obtaining accurate results from behavioral audiometry in children with cerebral palsy.
What are motor impairments
This is the most accurate reporter when it comes to discussing the complex behaviors of a young child.
What is the family
Other than pure tone testing, this additional testing would be used for ototoxic monitoring protocols.
What are otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)
This diagnosis is described as a developmental disorder that affects social communication. Individuals with this diagnosis may have restricted interests or repetitive behaviors and may or may not use verbal communication.
What is autism
This is the recommended time for genetic testing in most newborn hearing screening programs.
What is during follow-up for verification of hearing loss (3-12 months of age)
Parents of a pediatric patient inform the audiologist that their child has difficulty with vision as well as hearing loss. The audiologist suspects the child may have Usher Syndrome. The audiologist should suggest a referral to this group if the family is interested.
What is the genetic testing/genetic counseling group
This treatment is recommended for infants with cerebral palsy.
what are hearing aids and cochlear implants
This diagnosis is described as a group of congenital disorders that impact movement, muscle tone or posture.
What is cerebral palsy
This alternative testing can be completed for children who have vision loss and cannot effectively participate in visual reinforcement audiometry.
What is behavioral observation audiometry (BOA)
A child with Down Syndrome is undergoing tympanometry, and the audiologist repeatedly obtains a flat result. This consideration must be made in order to determine why this may be happening.
What is knowing that children with Downs Syndrome experience recurrent otitis media
These interventions improve listening and reduce stress related to listening for autistic children in the classroom.
What are Ear-Level Microphone Devices and Classroom Amplification Systems
These are potential causes of acquired hearing loss in children.
What are trauma, infection, ototoxic medications, and autoimmune disorders
Finish the sentence: When testing a child, it is important to consider their developmental age, vocabulary, language competency, and their ______.
what is cognitive ability
The audiologist is informed that their pediatric patient had a NICU stay and was treated for sepsis when they were born. The audiologist would be concerned with this class of medications in regard to its effects on the child's hearing.
What are aminoglycoside antibiotics