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Assessing Functional Auditory Performance in Children: The Tools and Tricks, presented in partnership with Cincinnati Children's

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1.  Which is not a recommended component of a functional auditory assessment in children with hearing loss? Ling 6 SAT/SRT Word-discrimination Functional gain testing

2.  Which evidence-based developmental assessment should be used for measuring auditory skills in children who are between 0-24 months developmental age? LIFE Pre-School SIFTER LittlEars PEACH

3.  Which evidence-based developmental assessment should be used for measuring auditory skills in children who are between 2-6 years developmental age? LIFE Pre-School SIFTER LittlEars PEACH

4.  What is the most crucial component to the functional auditory assessment protocol? Reviewing the audiogram with the family Completing assessments and counseling that makes the hearing loss tangible Reviewing medical history Providing information about funding options for hearing aids

5.  Which component of the functional auditory assessment could provide the audiologist the information needed to turn on or off frequency lowering technology in the hearing aid(s)? Recorded Ling 6 Speech reception threshold Speech awareness threshold Functional gain

6.  Which of the following is not a way to increase efficiency in the clinic, specifically in regards to hearing aid appointments? Use of wireless programming devices in the audio/test booth Provide questionnaires prior to the appointment Use of Self-Management tools Completion of in situ audiograms

7.  What is not a goal of self-management? Identify parents/patients at risk for care plan adherence Identify barriers for parents/patients who are not following a care plan To provide objective data about the child's auditory skills To assist the audiologist in what type of education/counseling to provide

8.  Which following assessments can be used to identify quality of life impacts from hearing loss in children? LIFE HEAR-QL CHILD APHAB

9.  Which of the following parameters would the audiologist adjust in the software if a child is having trouble discriminating the difference between /oo/ and immmll? Feedback manager Occlusion manager and/or venting Frequency lowering adjustment Noise Reduction

10.  The Phrases in Noise Test (PINT) is for ages 3 - 6 provides a score that can be used to compare with normal hearing children can be used aided v. unaided to determine if a significant improvement has occurred with amplification all of the above