Pediatric Services
Children present unique challenges when it comes to testing and evaluation. Patience and approachability are two qualities MMS audiologists strive for most in working with very young patients. Often, when children come into the office, they are afraid and we try to make them as comfortable as possible so we can gain their trust.
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| Hearing tests and exams need to be geared to the unique needs and fears of children. Photo courtesy of: LEA PATERSON / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY |
Another key aspect of our care is parent communication. Providing emotional and professional support to the parents is a must. We offer as much education and information to parents as possible to insure they have a complete understanding of their child's hearing healthcare needs.
MMS employs testing techniques that take into consideration that very young children simply can't communicate or respond in the way adults can. To overcome this challenge, we utilize otoacoustic emissions, sound-field audiometry, and conditioned play audiometry to make our evaluations. Once children are old enough to cooperate, we can turn to more conventional testing techniques.
