ABR is an objective test that allows an audiologist to get information about a baby’s hearing without needing a response from the child. This testing is typically done when a child has not passed their hearing screening test at birth or at their two-week follow-up screening. A parent, primary care physician or ENT specialist can contact Heartland AEA to make an appointment to have ABR testing done.
The test is done by sending a sound into the child’s ear and measuring whether or not the cochlea, or hearing organ, passes the sound to the baby’s brain. Typically, a child is sleeping during the test and does not feel anything. The audiologist will put a few pads on the child’s forehead and near their ears to make the measurements while the sound goes into the child’s ears with soft earphones. After the testing is complete, the audiologist will talk through the results with parents/caregivers.
Heartland AEA is happy to partner with the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Office of the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa’s Center for Development and Disabilities to bring this new tool to infants and families to detect hearing issues as soon as possible.
- For infants birth to 7 months of age
- No cost to parents/caregivers
- Testing available at Heartland AEA offices in Ames, Carroll, Indianola, Johnston and Knoxville
- Call (515) 289-2611 or (800) 362-2720 to schedule an appointment
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