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Comprehensive Audiological Management of Hearing Loss in Children, Including Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss
Kathryn Wiseman1, Caitlin Sapp2, Elizabeth Walker2
1Boys Town National Research Hospital, 555 N 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68131, USA.
Insights
Universal newborn hearing screening and early intervention programs improve infant hearing loss management. A coordinated, evidence-based approach ensures optimal communication outcomes for children with hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Hearing loss affects infant communication development.
- Newborn hearing screening and early intervention are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the management process for children with hearing loss.
- To highlight the importance of a coordinated, evidence-based approach.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on hearing loss management in children.
- Description of the amplification process: candidacy, selection, verification, and validation.
Main Results:
- Management has advanced with universal screening and early intervention.
- Key steps include determining amplification candidacy, device selection, electroacoustic verification, and outcomes validation.
Conclusions:
- A coordinated, evidence-based strategy is vital for successful hearing loss management.
- Early and comprehensive intervention maximizes communication potential in children.
Abstract:
Management of hearing loss in infants and young children has evolved rapidly with the formation of universal newborn hearing screening and early intervention programs. This review describes the management process for children with hearing loss, including determining candidacy for amplification, selection of amplification devices, electroacoustic verification, and outcomes validation. The importance of a coordinated, evidence-based approach can help to ensure the best communication outcomes for children with hearing loss.
