Hearing loss can be difficult to diagnose - particularly in infants and children. The pediatric audiologists at Kosair Children's Hospital use an assortment of specialized test to help in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss in children of all ages, including the newborn.
A variety of standard and advanced hearing test procedures are available at Kosair Children's Hospital, including the auditory brainstem response (ABR), the auditory steady state response (ASSR) and otoacoustic emissions (OAE). These procedures allow the audiologists to determine the type, degree and configuration of any hearing loss that may be present.
Audiological services provided include:
Comprehensive hearing testing
Advanced diagnostic testing
Electrophysiological testing, under sedation if necessary
Consultation and information regarding hearing loss and treatment options
Pediatric hearing aid fitting and management
Cochlear implant program including evaluation and follow-up services
Assistive listening devices for personal or group communication
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) evaluations
Comprehensive vestibular assessments
Assessments are performed at Kosair Children's Hospital while amplification and vestibular services are provided at University Audiology Associates office in the Children's Foundation Building.
For more information on the Audiology services at Kosair Children's Hospital, call (502) 629-7710.
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