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Behavioral audiometry.

W R Wilson1, M A Richardson

  • 1Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Behavioral audiometry uses observed responses to sound, especially with reinforcement for infants. Combining behavioral and electrophysiologic methods reliably assesses auditory function in young children.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatric audiology
  • Auditory neurophysiology

Background:

  • Behavioral audiometry relies on observable reactions to auditory stimuli.
  • Electrophysiologic procedures monitor bioelectric activity related to sound processing.
  • Assessing auditory function in infants and young children presents unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the principles and applications of behavioral audiometry.
  • To highlight the role of reinforcement in pediatric audiology.
  • To emphasize the combined utility of behavioral and electrophysiologic methods for infant hearing assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Behavioral audiometry involves observing overt responses to controlled auditory stimuli.
  • Reinforcement techniques enhance the reliability of responses in infants and young children.

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  • Electrophysiologic monitoring provides direct recording of auditory pathway activity.

    • Main Results:

    • Reinforcement significantly improves the reliability of behavioral audiometry in infants aged 6 months and older.
    • Most infants 6 months and older can be tested using reinforced behavioral procedures.
    • The integration of behavioral and electrophysiologic approaches addresses most clinical audiological questions in young children.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral audiometry, particularly with reinforcement, is effective for assessing hearing in infants and young children.
    • Electrophysiologic methods offer objective measures of auditory function.
    • A combined approach of behavioral and electrophysiologic procedures is optimal for comprehensive auditory evaluation in pediatric populations.