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In order to determine if your child is experiencing hearing loss<\/a>, your audiologist will complete a medical history and a hearing exam. The hearing tests included in the exam vary based on your child\u2019s age. Below is a breakdown of what to expect at your child\u2019s visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newborn Hearing Test <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two tests used to screen newborns for hearing loss<\/a>. They may be performed individually or together. If either test returns positive for hearing loss, more testing is needed. Children should be diagnosed before three months of age and treatment can begin at six months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (EOAE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This quick and painless test is used to identify the emissions\nof a normal ear in response to sound, known as otoacoustic response. A small,\nflexible plug is inserted into the newborn\u2019s ear. Sounds are played through the\nplug, and a microphone records the emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there are none, this indicates that the baby may have\nhearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like the OAE exam, this test is quick and painless. It\nmeasures the newborn brain\u2019s response to sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrodes are placed on the newborn\u2019s scalp while they sleep.\nHeadphones are placed over their ears and clicking sounds are played through\nthem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Tests for Babies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to EOAE and ABR, babies may also receive the\nfollowing test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Audiometry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This screening test involves watching a baby\u2019s response to\ncertain sounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toddler Hearing Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the tests mentioned above, toddlers may be\ngiven the following hearing tests: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play Audiometry <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This test requires cooperation from your child, which is why\nit cannot be used on younger children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A series of tones are played at a variety of volumes and pitches through a speaker. The audiologist will instruct your toddler to perform an action with a toy each time they hear the tone, such as moving it or touching it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This test involves instructing your toddler to look toward the\nsource of the sound to indicate when they heard a tone. When they deliver a\ncorrect response, they are awarded through visual reinforcement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Tests for Older Children <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following tests can be performed on children older than\nthree or four. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure Tone Audiometry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This test involves placing headphones on your child that play\na series of tones at a variety of volumes and pitches. Each time your child\nhears a tone, they are instructed to raise their hand.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tympanometry <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This test is used to determine how well the middle ear is\nworking. The movement of your child\u2019s eardrum is measured in response to air\npressure. \n\nIf you think your child may be exhibiting signs of hearing loss, now is\nthe time to seek help. Contact the experts at ENT of Athens today to get\nstarted. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about child-related hearing issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n