Despite advances in hearing technology and intervention, language, academic, and social outcomes in children with hearing loss generally lag behind those of their hearing counterparts. Providing differential diagnoses is challenging, given the cascading effects of auditory deprivation language delays. This presentation identifies commonly occurring comorbid presentations in children with hearing loss and describes the process of effectively making differential diagnoses.

This course was presented and recorded at the 2019 ASHA Convention.

Learning Objectives
You will be able to:

• identify and describe the challenges of making differential diagnoses in children with hearing loss
• describe the process of considering multiple factors when making a differential diagnosis and the common characteristics and course of development presented in children with hearing loss
• identify resources and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration to improve clarity in the diagnostic process

What is Included?

You'll get online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts, and references so you can access it from anywhere!

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Related Courses

View other audiology sessions presented and recorded at the 2019 ASHA Convention, available through the ASHA Learning Pass subscription or as an a la carte purchase.