pediatric hearing assessment

Pediatric hearing assessment involves tests to check how well a child can hear and understand sounds. Depending on the child's age, different methods are used. For newborns, techniques like otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) are common, which measure how the ear and brain respond to sounds without requiring active participation. For older children who can cooperate, traditional hearing tests like audiograms are performed, where the child indicates when they hear a sound. These assessments help identify hearing issues early, allowing for timely intervention and support for the child's speech, language, and overall development.