Pediatric Hearing
Pediatric Hearing
Your little one has a big world of sounds to explore. Our team makes pediatric hearing services fun and interactive, and we invite you to be part of the process. We can't wait to meet your family and get started down the road to communication success!
Evaluation
​
Hearing is important, and our team is dedicated to providing you with immediate results on your child's hearing abilities. No age is too young. We assess newborns, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers. We invite special populations, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or those children who have not been able to complete a hearing evaluation elsewhere. Components of a pediatric evaluation include:
​
-
Detailed medical history/family interview
-
Physical examination of the outer ear and the ear canal (otoscopy)
-
Behavioral assessment (Conditioned Play Audiometry and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry)
-
Middle ear measurements (tympanometry and acoustic reflexes)
-
Inner ear measurements (otoacoustic emissions)
-
Hearing test upto the level of brainstem (ABR/BERA)
​
​
Treatment
​
Pratisad’s approach to treating hearing loss is patient-first and family-centered. We look at the unique needs of your child and use best practices to ensure best outcomes. We involve family members, educators, and other providers in finding solutions to ensure that your child excels. Components of our holistic approach include:
​
-
Providing information about the treatment pathway
-
Appropriately Fitted Hearing devices (hearing aids/cochlear implants)
-
Programming and MAPping for these hearing devices at regular intervals
-
Educational advocacy
-
Multidisciplinary care coordination eg. Pediatric neurologist, Occupational therapist, Special educator, Physiotherapist