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Early detection of hearing loss is K E Y ... 6 - 7 per 1000 children will be identified with permanent hearing loss in early childhood. 1 Periodic hearing screening finds hearing losses early and ensures the shortest track to on-time speech and language development

35% of preschool children may have repeated episodes of temporary hearing loss due to middle ear infections. 2 12% of children ages 6-19 have permanent noise induced hearing loss. 3 NG NI EE CR S Hearing loss is an invisible condition The incidence of hearing loss is approximately 1-3 per 1000 at the time of birth. By school age, that number is increased to 6-7 children per 1000. “Periodic hearing screening during the early childhood years increases the likelihood that children lost to follow-up, along with children presenting with late onset hearing loss, will receive the timely diagnostic and...

MADSEN Alpha®…Easy as A B C “Let’s get ready to watch and listen!” “Watch the car and wait for the balloons!” The “reward” screen shows the child tha

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Touch screen navigation With single touch operation, learning and screening is fast and fun. Built-in probe test cavity Makes daily probe check quick and easy.

MADSEN Alpha® helps to reduce fidgeting and squirming Hearing screening can be a challenge – not only for the child but for the screener. Otometrics takes pride in creating intelligent, user-driven solutions that you can trust. Once the probe is placed in the ear, just a single touch starts the test. That single touch also starts an entertaining cartoon to keep the child engaged and quiet during the test. The cartoon helps to create a friendly, relaxed test environment to decrease test time and increase the number of complete tests. In addition to accuracy being at the forefront, the design helps...

More about MADSEN Alpha® www.fun-oae.com 1) Even minimal, undetected hearing loss hurts academic performance, research shows. American Speech, Language and Hearing Association 2004. Eiserman WD, Shisler L, Foust TE, Buhrman J, Winston RL, White KR (2008) Updating hearing screening practices in early childhood settings. Infants and Young Children,21(3): 186-193 193. American Academy of Audiology, www.howsyourhearing.org/hearinglossinchildren.html Hoffman, J., Shisler, L., Eiserman, W. (2011). The Audiologist’s Role in Advancing Periodic Hearing Screening in Early Childhood Education Settings ASHA...