Services:
| Diagnostics |
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations:
The
professional staff at Audioscope Audiology Group, APC provides complete
testing andevaluations to determine the type and degree of hearing loss
in infants, children and adults. These tests are non-invasive and include
audiological evaluation to assess hearing sensitivity for tones
and speech, impedance audiometry to measure middle ear function,
otoacoustic emissions to provide objective assessment of cochlear
(inner ear) function, and auditory brainstem response testing to
evaluate hearing nerve and/or brainstem function as well as to provide
an objective assessment of auditory sensitivity. Electronystagmography
(ENG) is performed to assess balance and vestibular disorders. Your doctor
and audiologist will determine which tests to perform in order to best
address your concerns and symptoms.
The audiologists at Audioscope will explain the test results to you and make recommendations to meet your specific needs. A written report will be sent to the referring physician for follow-up.
Pediatric Hearing Evaluations:
Hearing testing may be indicated for a child if:
· Birth/medical history puts the child at risk
for hearing loss
· There is a family history of hearing loss
· The child displays delay in talking or speech is difficult to
understand
· The child does not appear responsive to environmental sounds
· Parent/guardian is suspicious of hearing loss
· Child has had frequent ear infections
Infants and children under the age of 3 years require different testing methods than adults. Several procedures can be used depending on the child's age and abilities. Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) is a technique which pairs light or motion with sound to condition the child to look in the direction of the sound source. This method is useful for ages 6 months to about 18 months. For older children play audiometry can be utilized. With this technique the child is conditioned to respond to sound by performing a fun behavior such as placing a peg in a board or building a tower. For young infants and those children unable to perform these behavioral tasks, objective measures such as otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response testing are useful tools in obtaining information about the child's hearing. These are both non-invasive tests that record physiological events and do not require a response from the child. They are best performed when the child is calm or sleeping. The audiologist will explain the test procedures in detail prior to the evaluation.
The audiologists at Audioscope have extensive pediatric experience and take great pride and enjoyment in working with this special population. They will explain and review all test results with the parent or guardian, produce a written report for the referring physician, provide counseling and information, and make specific recommendations to address the child's hearing and communication needs.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for informational use only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for evaluation, consultation or diagnosis by a licensed physician or licensed audiologist. Further, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Always consult with your audiologist and primary care physician regarding matters related to hearing.
