Key points • Effect, directly or indirectly, is on neural processing of auditory stimuli. ○ Physiologic measures are needed to accurately characterize patients with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). ○…
Key points • Lack of binaural input results in difficulties with sound localization and understanding speech in noisy backgrounds. • Children with unilateral hearing loss (UHL) are at risk for…
Key points • Early diagnosis of hearing loss with a combination of electrophysiological and behavioral test measures is critical in initiating treatment during a period of maximal neural plasticity. •…
Key points • Children with conductive hearing loss (CHL) are identified at several possible diagnostic points of care: newborn hearing screening, parental concern for hearing loss, hearing screening in the…
Key points • Management of children with hearing loss requires collaborative, interprofessional teams focused on patient-centered goals and shared problem solving. • Referrals to otolaryngologists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists with…
Key points • Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs in approximately 2 to 4 per 1000 live births. • The cause of pediatric SNHL may be genetic, acquired, or idiopathic. •…
Key points • High-resolution CT of the temporal bone offers excellent visualization of the osseous anatomy of the temporal bone, but has some limitations in the evaluation of soft tissue….
Key points • Hearing loss is the most common congenital sensory impairment, with an incidence of 4/1000 live births. This number rises to approximately 20% after the age of 12 years…
Key points • Early diagnosis of pediatric hearing loss is possible and desirable. • Measurement tools are available to diagnosis all types of hearing loss in children of all ages….
Hearing loss is one of the most common childhood disorders and has far reaching effects on communication and socialization in children. Language acquisition, the most commonly sought and measured outcome,…
