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Why is a hearing test recommended for autism_

Autism is associated with a variety of developmental deficits as well as co-occurring medical conditions. Autism has been associated with speech and language difficulties, as well as hearing disorders such as sensory loss, hypersensitivity to sound, and otitis media. When an autism diagnosis is ruled out, a physician may recommend a hearing test. This guarantees that the delay in speech and language is not caused by a hearing impairment, such as deafness, but rather by an autistic disorder or a coexisting medical condition.<br>

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Why is a hearing test recommended for autism_

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  1. Autism is associated with a variety of developmental deficits as well as co-occurring medical conditions. Autism has been associated with speech and language difficulties, as well as hearing disorders such as sensory loss, hypersensitivity to sound, and otitis media. When an autism diagnosis is ruled out, a physician may recommend a hearing test. This guarantees that the delay in speech and language is not caused by a hearing impairment, such as deafness, but rather by an autistic disorder or a coexisting medical condition. Autistic people are more likely to experience hearing loss than the average population. Once autism has been ruled out, a specialist may recommend a hearing test. A hearing test helps determine whether autism or a concomitant disease, such as hearing loss, causes a language and speech delay. Hearing tests come in various formats. These tests include neonatal hearing screening, auditory brain response, and the otoacoustic emission test. If a child fails the hearing screening, they must undergo a full hearing test or audiology examination. Tomatis® technique is offered for consultation at Autism Treatment Sydney.

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