Audiological Treatment of Hyperacusis, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology
Course: #40908Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 321 Reviews
This course provides a thorough overview of hyperacusis, describing its prevalence, etiologies, and association with other conditions. It also covers assessment protocols, including history, questionnaires, and audiological evaluation, as well as medical, surgical, psychological, and audiological approaches to hyperacusis management.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify underlying etiologies of hyperacusis.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss evaluation methods for hyperacusis.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe management strategies for hyperacusis.
Course created on December 10, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Etiology of hyperacusis |
| 15-20 Minutes | Neural bases of hyperacusis |
| 20-30 Minutes | Evaluation of hyperacusis |
| 30-45 Minutes | Management of hyperacusis |
| 45-55 Minutes | Case presentations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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321 ReviewsPresented By
Ali Danesh
PhD FAAA
Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., FAAA, is currently a Professor at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and also has a Secondary appointment as Professor of Biomedical Science in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Boca Raton, Florida, where he teaches courses in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, audiology, genetics of communicative disorders, and aural rehabilitation. Dr. Danesh’s primary research focuses on the areas of tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia, auditory evoked potentials, vestibular assessment, and diagnostic/rehabilitative audiology. Dr. Danesh obtained his B.Sc. in audiology from Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, his M.S. in audiology from Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, and his Ph.D. in audiology, with an emphasis on auditory electrophysiology, from the University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee. He has published numerous journal articles and has presented many lectures around the globe. Dr. Danesh is an American Board of Audiology board-certified practicing audiologist at Labyrinth Audiology in Boca Raton, Florida. His current clinical work concentrates on patients with tinnitus, vertigo, and decreased sound sensitivity (e.g., hyperacusis and misophonia).
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Financial: Dr. Danesh received an honorarium for presenting this course. He reports no other financial disclosures. Non-financial: Dr. Danesh reports no non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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