Newborn
Hearing Screening
Early detection of hearing loss is critical for language development and learning. Our expert audiologists provide comprehensive newborn screening and diagnostic services for children of all ages.
Why Early Hearing Screening Matters
Hearing loss affects 1–3 in every 1,000 newborns. Identifying it within the first few weeks of life allows intervention before speech and language development is impacted.
per 1,000 newborns have significant hearing loss
If identified and treated before 6 months, speech development is near-normal
Quick, painless, non-invasive test that takes just a few minutes
Newborn & Infant
OAE Hearing Screening
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) testing is the gold-standard first-line screening for newborns and infants. It checks whether the tiny hair cells inside the cochlea are functioning properly — with no pain, no needles, and no sedation required.
What We Test
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Newborn Hearing Screening (OAE)
Suitable from day 1 after birth. Pass/Refer result in minutes.
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DPOAE (Distortion Product OAE)
Frequency-specific outer hair cell evaluation for detailed diagnostic screening.
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TEOAE (Transient Evoked OAE)
Broad-spectrum cochlear health screening for infants and young children.
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Follow-up counseling
If a "refer" result is obtained, we guide parents on next diagnostic steps.
Quick & Painless
OAE screening takes just 5–10 minutes and can be done while your baby is asleep — completely non-invasive.
Objective & Accurate
BERA and ASSR provide electrophysiological evidence of hearing thresholds without requiring any behavioral response from the child.
Diagnostic Tests
BERA & ASSR Testing
When an OAE result is a "refer," or when a more detailed diagnosis is needed, BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) and ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response) provide precise, frequency-specific hearing threshold information — even in sleeping newborns.
Diagnostic Services
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BERA (Click & Tone Burst)
Click BERA for general hearing status; tone-burst BERA for frequency-specific thresholds.
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ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response)
Multi-frequency objective threshold estimation — ideal for fitting hearing aids in infants.
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Threshold Estimation & Audiogram
Comprehensive report with hearing thresholds across speech frequencies.
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Post-Test Counseling
Guidance on hearing aid fitting, cochlear implant referral, or early intervention as needed.
Pediatric Audiometry Services
For older children we use age-appropriate behavioral audiometry techniques to accurately assess hearing across all frequencies.
Behavioral Observation Audiometry
Birth – 6 months
Observing reflexive responses to sound stimuli to estimate hearing ability in very young infants.
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
6 months – 2.5 years
Sound is paired with a visual reward to train and test hearing thresholds in infants and toddlers.
Play Audiometry (CPA)
2.5 – 5 years
Child responds to sounds during a play activity (e.g., stacking blocks), making hearing tests engaging and accurate.
Also Includes
Don't Wait — Early Care Changes Everything
Children with hearing loss identified before 6 months of age develop language skills comparable to hearing peers. Book your child's assessment today.