Contents
- 1 Your Partner in Hearing Health: Full Audiology Testing & Rehabilitation at VR Speech and Hearing Clinic
- 1.1 1. Hearing Assessment Across All Ages
- 1.2 2. Differential Diagnosis of Hearing Disorders
- 1.3 3. Advanced Audiological Diagnostic Tests
- 1.4 4. Hearing Aid Evaluation & Electroacoustic Measurement
- 1.5 5. Neonatal & Infant Hearing Screening Partnerships
- 1.6 6. Counseling & Family Guidance
- 1.7 7. Auditory Training & Rehabilitation
- 1.8 8. Cochlear Implant Candidacy & Post-Implant Care
- 1.9 Conclusion
Your Partner in Hearing Health: Full Audiology Testing & Rehabilitation at VR Speech and Hearing Clinic
Empowering Better Hearing Through Advanced Diagnosis & Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Audiology is the science of hearing and balance, dedicated to assessing, diagnosing, and managing hearing disorders across all age groups—from newborns to seniors. At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, our approach combines state-of-the-art diagnostic technology with clinical expertise and collaborative care. We work closely with pediatricians, child development centers, gynecologists, maternity hospitals, and multispecialty healthcare providers to ensure early detection, timely intervention, and complete rehabilitation for individuals with hearing and communication challenges.
A thorough audiological evaluation helps identify the type, degree, and nature of hearing loss, guiding accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.
1. Hearing Assessment Across All Ages
At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, we follow a holistic and age-specific approach using advanced instruments and techniques:
🔹 Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA)
Measures hearing thresholds essential for speech understanding. This is the foundation of adult hearing assessment.
🔹 Immittance Audiometry
Includes tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing to evaluate middle ear function—helpful in diagnosing ear infections, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and more.
🔹 Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA)
Used for infants below six months, observing eye widening, startle, or sucking responses to sound.
🔹 Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
Ideal for toddlers, using sound paired with visual rewards to measure response and hearing levels.
🔹 Neonatal Hearing Screening Programs
We collaborate with gynecology & maternity hospitals and NICUs to conduct:
Objective tests (OAE, AABR)
Informal screening
Subjective observation by caregivers
These help detect hearing loss immediately after birth.
🔹 Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
Quick, painless, and essential for newborn or pediatric screening. It evaluates outer hair cell function.
🔹 Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA/ABR)
An electrophysiological test that assesses the auditory nerve and brainstem pathways—crucial for babies and individuals who cannot perform traditional hearing tests.
2. Differential Diagnosis of Hearing Disorders
Audiologists at VR Speech and Hearing Clinic are trained to accurately identify the cause of hearing loss, including:
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss
Mixed hearing loss
Retrocochlear pathologies
Central auditory processing disorders
Early and correct diagnosis ensures effective treatment and better hearing outcomes.
3. Advanced Audiological Diagnostic Tests
For complex cases, we perform specialized tests to localize lesions and differentiate cochlear vs. retrocochlear conditions:
Tone Decay Test (TDT)
Short Increment Sensitivity Index (SISI)
Stenger Test (STAT) for non-organic hearing loss
Alternate Binaural Loudness Balance (ABLB)
Reflex Decay Test
Eustachian Tube Function Test
Tests for pseudohypacusis
Central auditory processing tests
These evaluations support neurologists, ENT specialists, and pediatricians in clinical decision-making.
4. Hearing Aid Evaluation & Electroacoustic Measurement
🔹 Electroacoustic Analysis
Assesses hearing aid performance, ensuring clarity, comfort, and safety.
🔹 Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting
Based on:
Age
Hearing thresholds
Lifestyle needs
Ear anatomy
We offer all types of hearing aids:
Body-worn
BTE
ITE
ITC
CIC
Rechargeable & Bluetooth-enabled devices
Our fittings include subjective and objective verification for maximum benefit.
5. Neonatal & Infant Hearing Screening Partnerships
VR Speech and Hearing Clinic actively collaborates with:
Child development centers
Pediatric hospitals
NICUs
Maternity & gynecology hospitals
Multispecialty hospitals
Early screening helps prevent speech delay, language impairment, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues.
6. Counseling & Family Guidance
We provide detailed counseling on:
Hearing conservation
Noise exposure management
Device care & usage
Rehabilitation strategies
Communication techniques
Our family-centered approach ensures emotional and practical support throughout the journey.
7. Auditory Training & Rehabilitation
Children with hearing impairment receive:
Auditory skill development
Listening training
Speech perception therapy
Speech-language therapy (when needed)
This enhances hearing aid and cochlear implant outcomes.
8. Cochlear Implant Candidacy & Post-Implant Care
Audiologists evaluate candidacy based on:
Degree of hearing loss
Speech understanding abilities
Limited benefit from hearing aids
Post-implant support includes:
Mapping (programming the device)
Auditory-verbal therapy
Ongoing progress monitoring
Conclusion
A comprehensive audiology assessment is the first step toward better hearing and an improved quality of life. At VR Speech and Hearing Clinic, we combine advanced diagnostic tests, expert interpretation, and multidisciplinary collaborations to deliver personalized, evidence-based care to every patient.
Whether it’s a newborn in a maternity hospital, a child in a development center, or an adult experiencing hearing challenges — we ensure precise diagnosis and tailored rehabilitation for all.