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Microtia/Aural Atresia: A Parent’s Perspective

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1.  Microtia is a condition which exhibits: Absence of the pinna May involve the external ear canal A malformation of the external ear All of the above

2.  Aural atresia is: Usually accompanied by microtia Not correctable by surgery Does not cause significant hearing loss None of the above

3.  Microtia is typically Unilateral Bilateral Always with aural atresia None of These

4.  The impact of unilateral hearing loss Is often misunderstood Is not considered to be a problem Is not treatable None of these

5.  Studies have shown that unilateral hearing loss Does not have a negative school impact Will require 30% of students repeat a grade level Does not require special school intervention None of the above

6.  Studies show that Sounds coming from the right side will be more important for speech Sounds coming from the right side will be more important for intonation Sounds coming from the left will be more important for intonation None of the above All of the above

7.  Children under 5 years of age with microtia / aural atresia Cannot use a bone anchored sound processor Are not surgical candidates for bone anchored system Can use air conduction hearing aids None of the above

8.  The softband is Used with bone anchored systems Useful with children under 5 years of age An adjustable strap All of the above

9.  Parents with children who have micrtoia/atresia Often aren’t explained the impact of the condition Not given treatment options Feel uninformed All of the above None of the above

10.  Unilateral hearing loss Results in loss of sound localization Is untreatable Improves speech understanding in noise Does not impact school performance