How Are Hearing Tests Conducted for Different Age Groups?
Different testing methods are used depending on the childâs age and developmental level:
Newborns and infants: Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) tests are commonly used. Toddlers and Preschoolers: Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) uses visual stimuli to condition responses to sounds. School-aged children: Pure-tone audiometry and speech audiometry are used to assess hearing sensitivity and understanding of speech.
