Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Audiology

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This course will focus on the audiological diagnosis and management of the pediatric patient from birth to adolescence. Physiological, as well as, the anatomical development of the hearing system from its embryology to its maturation will be discussed. The more prevalent hearing pathologies and syndromes in the pediatric population will be presented. The different stages of auditory behavior from reflexive responses to deliberate sound tracking will be depicted. Age appropriateness and adequacy of physiologic and behavioral assessment strategies, as well as, test interpretation will be addressed.