By Eileen Rall
This article is a part of the May/June 2020, Volume 32, Volume 3, Audiology Today issue.
The practice of pediatric audiology is an art and a science. Engaging young children to achieve accurate and comprehensive results requires a strong foundation of technique (science), creativity (art), and flexibility.
In August 2012, a panel of experts in pediatric audiological assessment, led by Wende Yellin, PhD, published the American Academy of Audiology’s Audiological Guideline for the Assessment of Hearing in Infants and Young Children. Over the past several months,pediatric audiologists from across the country reviewed this document and the literature in our field of specialty, to update the 2012 document.
The revised guidance document followed the process laid out by the Academy and went through select peer review, as well as a 30-day member-comment period. The result of this collaborative work is now available on the Academy website.
There were no substantial changes recommended for the Otoacoustic Emissions and Electrophysiology (ABR and ASSR) sections based on reviews of current literature. Highlights of changes to the General Procedure, Pediatric Audiometry, and Acoustic Immittance sections are to follow.
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