Introduction

Aims of the Module

Learning rationale

1. Why the early detection of hearing disorders is so important

1.1 Risk factors and the frequency of hearing disorders in early  childhood

1.2 Sensitive phases in the maturation of the auditory pathway

1.3 Summary

Review questions

2. What is newborn hearing screening?

2.1 Testing procedures

2.1.1 TEOAE testing

2.1.2 AABR testing

2.1.3 TEAOA and AABR

2.2 What is involved in newborn hearing screening

2.3 General framework for the screening programme

2.3.1 Educating the parents

2.3.2 Tracking

2.3.3 Follow-up

2.3.4 Starting therapy

2.4 Summary

Review questions

References