Several methods are used to assess hearing in children, depending on their age and developmental level:
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test: This test measures sound waves produced in the inner ear and is used for newborns and infants. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test: This test measures the brain's response to sound and is often used for infants and young children. Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA): This test is used for children aged 6 months to 2 years and involves rewarding the child with visual stimuli when they respond to sound. Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA): This test is used for children aged 2 to 5 years and incorporates games to encourage the child to respond to sounds. Pure Tone Audiometry: This test is used for older children and involves listening to a range of sounds through headphones and indicating when they hear a sound.
