{"id":3516,"date":"2020-04-07T20:32:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/?p=3516"},"modified":"2020-05-11T23:04:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T23:04:29","slug":"types-of-pediatric-hearing-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/types-of-pediatric-hearing-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Pediatric Hearing Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n  \"@id\" : \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/types-of-pediatric-hearing-tests\/\u201d#article\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/types-of-pediatric-hearing-tests\/\u201d#webpage\"\n},\n  \"isPartOf\": {\n         \"@type\": \"Website\",\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/\"\n},\n  \"name\" : \"Types of Pediatric Hearing Tests\",\n  \"author\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/\"\n  },\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2020-04-07\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2020-04-09\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd\n  \"keywords\" : \"pediactric hearing tests, hearing tests, hearing tests for children, hearing tests for babies\",\n  \"image\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-768x512.jpg\",\n\"description\": \"Types of Pediatric Hearing Tests in California\"\/\/ Ex: Hearing Aids Tucson\n},\n  \"articleSection\" : \"Your child\u2019s age and level of understanding determine which test an audiologist may recommend. \",\n  \"articleBody\" : \"There are two hearing screenings used on newborns: evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOAE) and auditory brainstem response (ABR). EOAE uses a small flexible plug that is inserted into the baby\u2019s ear. Sound is sent through the plug, and a microphone inside records the otoacoustic emissions in response to the sounds. No emissions are recorded if the baby has hearing loss.\",\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/types-of-pediatric-hearing-tests\/\",\n  \"headline\" : \"Types of Pediatric Hearing Tests\",\n  \"publisher\" : {\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",\n    \"name\" : \"Decibel Hearing\",\n    \"logo\": { \n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \n\"url\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/main-logo.jpg\",\n        \"description\": \"Decibel Hearing\"\n}\n  }\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\nHearing is an essential sense for your child\u2019s speech, language and social development. Identifying hearing loss early is essential to ensure your child develops at a healthy rate alongside their peers. There are a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/hearing-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hearing tests available specifically for children<\/a>. Your child\u2019s age and level of understanding determine which test an audiologist may recommend.<\/p>\n<h2>Newborn Hearing Tests<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"types of pediatric hearing tests\" src=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"a baby's ear\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/full-iStock-648265166-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>There are two hearing screenings used on newborns: evoked otoacoustic emissions (EOAE) and auditory brainstem response (ABR).<\/p>\n<p>EOAE uses a small flexible plug that is inserted into the baby\u2019s ear. Sound is sent through the plug, and a microphone inside records the otoacoustic emissions in response to the sounds. No emissions are recorded if the <a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baby has hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>ABR uses electrodes attached with a gentle adhesive to the baby\u2019s scalp. While the baby is sleeping, clicks are played through small earphones. The test measures the baby\u2019s brain activity in response to sound.<\/p>\n<p>Both tests are painless and take just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Infant Hearing Tests<\/h2>\n<p>Infants can be tested with EOAE or ABR, in addition to behavioral audiometry.<\/p>\n<p>Behavioral audiometry is a screening where the audiologist observes babies\u2019 behavior in response to certain sounds. The purpose of this test is to screen for whether or not hearing loss is present; a positive result likely requires additional testing.<\/p>\n<h2>Toddler Hearing Tests<\/h2>\n<p>Toddler assessments can involve any of the tests above in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=types-of-hearing-tests-for-babies-and-children-90-P02038\" title=\"Types of Hearing Tests for Babies and Children | Stanford Children's Health\">addition to play audiometry and visual reinforcement audiometry<\/a> (VRA).<\/p>\n<p>Play audiometry uses a machine to send sounds at different volumes and pitches into a child\u2019s ears via earphones. The toddler is asked to respond in some way, such as touching or moving a toy, every time they hear a sound. This test relies on cooperation from a child and may not be suitable for every child or when a child is in a bad mood.<\/p>\n<p>VRA is a test where a child looks toward a sound source. When they give a correct response, they are rewarded with visual reinforcement like a toy or flashing light. This test is best for children between ages six months and two years.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule a hearing test for your child, call the experts at Decibel Hearing today.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More About Hearing Tests<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/types-hearing-tests\/\">Types of Hearing Tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/children-suffering-hearing-loss\/\">Can Young People Also Suffer from Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/improved-testing-technique-high-frequency-hearing-aid-fitting\/\">Improved Testing Technique for High-Frequency Hearing Aid Fitting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing is an essential sense for your child\u2019s speech, language and social development. 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