15th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 13-15, 2016 • San Diego, CA
2/21/2011 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Topical Session 2 | Juniper (M2) | 2 - Audiological Services
Understanding Auditory Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Management
Auditory neuropathy is a relatively recent clinical diagnosis characterized by abnormal auditory brainstem responses with evidence of normal outer hair cell function. Auditory neuropathy may account for up to10% of newly diagnosed cases of sensorineural hearing loss. Children diagnosed with this disorder exhibit a wide range of functional hearing abilities. For audiologists and other professionals, infants with AN present special challenges for both diagnosis and management.
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over 200 children with AN are enrolled in a prospective longitudinal study designed to learn more about outcomes associated with the use of various hearing technologies including amplification, FM, and cochlear implants. This presentation, intended for audiologists, pediatricians, early intervention specialists and other professionals will describe the characteristics of children with AN and the multidisciplinary approach needed for diagnosis and management. Case studies will illustrate various characteristics and management strategies. Controversies will also be explored.
- 1)Define the diagnostic criteria for auditory neuropathy 2)Describe the audiological profile and medical characteristics of children with auditory neuropathy 3)Identify strategies for management of children with AN including hearing aids, cochlear implants and observation.
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Presenters/Authors
Patricia Roush
(Primary Presenter), University of North Carolina Hospitals, Department of Otolaryngology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, proush@unch.unc.edu;
Dr. Roush is Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, UNC School of Medicine, and Director of Pediatric Audiology at UNC Hospitals.
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