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Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
Published on: January 23, 2017
Insights
Auditory Brain-stem Response (ABR) audiometry effectively assesses hearing in children unable to complete behavioral tests. This method provides a hearing status estimate for nearly all children, irrespective of age or development.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Assessing hearing in non-cooperative children is challenging.
- Behavioral audiometry is often unsuitable for pediatric populations.
- Objective audiological assessments are crucial for early intervention.
Abstract:
Auditory Brain-stem Response (ABR) Audiometry, also called Brain-stem Evoked Response Audiometry, is an effective procedure for assessing the hearing of children who cannot or will not perform satisfactorily on behavioral audiometric tests. Although ABR audiometry has limitations, it does permit an estimate of hearing status in nearly all children regardless of their age or developmental level.
