O A E screening with a C A R It’s just more F U N!

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 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 postneonatal hearing loss, will receive the timely diagnostic...

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

MADSEN Alpha® helps 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. Designed to overcome challenges and instill confidence, one concern...

Full size. Built-in probe test cavity Document probe status in seconds The video and full color touch screen helps reduce fidgeting and squirming.

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. Hoffman, J., Shisler, L., Eiserman, W. (2011). The Audiologist’s Role in Advancing Periodic Hearing Screening in Early Childhood Education Settings ASHA Access GN Otometrics, North America. 1-800-289-2150....