I observed a child of 7 years going through otoscopy, tympanometry, OAEs, and puretone testing. The client came from a speech therapy session and was sent to rule out either hearing loss and/or CAPD. Due to time constraints, CAPD testing was not completed. It may take place at a later date.
The child was very extroverted and participatory. During the otoscopy and tympanometry testing, the clinician did a wonderful job of getting the client excited for the tests which aided in participation of instructions. The clinician gave a really good example of how positive manipulation of a child is a necessity in audiological testing. The following website gives some tips in working with children. http://www.asha.org/about/publications/leader-online/archives/2003/q4/031021d1.htm
All testing showed normal results. The clinician was unable to get the OAE test completed in the left ear. The testing for central auditory processding disorders was not completed. A central auditory processing disorder is a complication in the auditory pathways in the central nervous system that creates problems with understanding, attention, and memory (Bellis, 2007). The following website provides good information for pediatric CAPDs. http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/understand-apd-child.htm
References:
Bellis, T. J. (2007). Understanding auditory processing disorders in children. Retrieved October 2, 2007 from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
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I've been lucky enough to see some of the kids from the speech clinic. They are so much fun to have around especially when they cooperate with the clinician. Im looking forward to the blog that completes the case.
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