How do you test a child's hearing?

Evaluating newborn infants and young toddlers is typically completed using objective test measures. The 2 objective tests used are Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE's). Behavioral testing in the sound booth is also complated with young children, statring at 5 months of age, using visual reinforcement and conditioned play tasks. For most children age 5 and older, a traditional hearing test can be completed. However, some children are more difficult to test and require objective tests to help confirm the resultss obtained in the test booth.

The audiologist you work with should be able to give the test results on the same day you are scheduled for your appointment. There are some times when only part of the information is obtained and we will need to see you for another appointment to complete testing. All children are different and we try to accomodate their needs for testing.