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Autism and central and peripheral hearing loss: A systematic review
Miguel Caballero-Borrego1, Aina Valverde-Domínguez2, Marta Sandoval3
1Otolaryngology Department, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Spain; Departament de Cirurgia i Especialitats Mèdicoquirúrgiques, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques Agusti Pi Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Spain.
Medicina Clinica
|May 31, 2025
Summary
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher risk of hearing loss. Early hearing tests are recommended for timely diagnosis and treatment of autism and hearing impairments.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Audiology
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly associated with hearing impairments.
- Both peripheral and central hearing loss may be more prevalent in individuals with ASD.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was performed using PubMed and Web of Science.
- 21 studies were analyzed to investigate the link between autism and hearing loss.
Key Points:
- 17 studies indicated a predisposition to hearing loss in individuals with ASD.
- Autistic children showed a higher incidence of ear infections.
- Overlapping symptoms between autism and hearing loss can delay diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face an elevated risk of hearing impairment.
- Routine hearing tests are crucial for early detection and intervention.
- Timely diagnosis improves therapeutic outcomes for co-occurring conditions.
Keywords:
Auditory impairmentAutismAutismoCommunication difficultiesDeficiencia auditivaDificultades de comunicaciónHearing lossHipoacusiaPrismaRiesgoRisk
