Introduction
Why is he audiometrics so important?
Hearing is a gateway to learning. From the moment of birth, the baby begins to communicate with the surrounding world when hearing the mother's voice, his heartbeat and environmental sounds. The first few years of life, known as the "golden period" of the brain, play a vital role in the development of speech and language centers in the brain. If the baby or the child is hearing loss and this problem is not diagnosed in a timely manner, it may face the following serious challenges:
Delay in the growth of speech and language: The child must hear them clearly to imitate voices and learn words. Learning and Academic Problems: Understanding the concepts of curriculum and communication with teachers and classmates is greatly affected. Social and Emotional Challenges: A child who cannot communicate well may be isolated and difficult to dating.
That is why neonatal hearing screening is a world standard at birth. Understanding this importance, Razi Auditory Specialized Center offers the highest quality neonatal hearing testing services so that no child will not be left out of their natural growth path due to unregistered hearing loss.
The best time to perform infant and children's audiometry test
Initial screening (birth): The first baby hearing test should be performed before discharge from the hospital or up to one month. This test is fast and painless and is performed at the Razi audiometric center with advanced devices. definitive diagnosis (up to 6 months): If the baby has suspicious results in the initial screening, he or she should refer to complementary evaluations and definitive diagnosis before 6 months. Intervention (up to 6 months): If hearing loss, treatment and rehabilitation measures, such as appropriate hearing aids, should start up to 6 months of age.
In addition, even if your baby is in a healthy birth test, if you see any of the following symptoms, you need to go to our center for a children's audiometry test:
Types of Neonatal and Children's Hearing Testing in Razi Clinic
1. Testing of audio ears
This test is the first line of neonatal hearing screening. A small, soft probe is gently placed in the baby's ear canal. The device sends click sounds into the ear. If the snails are healthy, in response to these sounds, it produces a very poor echoes or "audio emission" that is recorded by the device's probe.
1. Testing of brain stem auditory response
This test is a more accurate and thorough evaluation that examines not only the health of the ear, but also the health of the hearing nerve and its path to the brain stem. Small electrodes (such as the label) are attached to the forehead and back of the baby's ear. Then, through special headphones, sounds are sent to the heard, and the device records the electrical responses of the brain to these sounds. This test is usually performed when the baby is normal in sleep.
1. Tempanometry
This test assesses the health of the middle ear and ear curtain. Tempanometry determines whether the ear curtain has a natural mobility and whether a fluid is accumulated behind it (which is very common in children and is called "middle ear infections" or middle authents). This problem can cause temporary hearing loss. Children's hearing testing is not complete without evaluation of the middle ear.
1. Behavioral audiometry
for children who are slightly older (usually over 6 months), behavioral methods can be used. In these methods, the child learns to show a conditional reaction in response to the sound. For example:
Auditory with Visual Reinforcement (VRA): The child is placed in the acoustic chamber, and when he hears the sound of a speaker, if he or she turns his head to the sound source, he is encouraged with a moving toy or flashing light. Play Audiometry: The child is asked to play a game every time he hears a voice; For example, throw a piece of lego into the box.
Why choose the Razi Specialized Auditory Center for your child?
Specialty and Experience:
Our Ediologists have extensive experience in the field of infant and infant audiometry and know how to obtain the most accurate results from even infants and infants with patience.
Advanced Equipment:
We have made a significant investment on the latest OAE, ABR and Temphanometer devices from world -renowned brands to provide the highest diagnostic standard for our clients in the comments of Abad and the surrounding cities (such as Karaj, Hashtgerd and Abik).
child -friendly environment:
Our clinic space is designed to relax and attractive to children to reduce their stress and attract their cooperation during hearing testing.
conclusion
your child's hearing health is a capital for their bright future. Ignoring the symptoms or postponing infants and children's hearing testing can eliminate the golden opportunity of early intervention. If you live in Abad, Karaj, Hashtgerd or surrounding areas and are concerned about your child's hearing health or need a birthday screening, the Razi Specialized Auditory Center with your open arms is open to you. We are committed to providing the best diagnostic and consulting services to you and your beloved child with expertise, technology and compassion.