Diagnostic Services
At ANDHRA HEARING CARE, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services to assess speech, language, and hearing issues in individuals of all ages. Our experienced professionals use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to accurately diagnose communication and auditory disorders. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, and our team works diligently to ensure that every patient receives a thorough and personalized evaluation.
Hearing Diagnostic Services
Our audiology team offers a comprehensive range of hearing tests to evaluate hearing abilities and identify hearing impairments. Our diagnostic services include:
- Pure Tone Audiometry: A standard hearing test used to evaluate the threshold of an individual’s hearing across different pitches and volumes. This helps determine the degree of hearing loss.
- Speech Audiometry: Testing how well a person can hear and understand speech at different volumes. This is essential for understanding the impact of hearing loss on day-to-day communication.
- Tympanometry: A test that evaluates the middle ear and eardrum function. It helps identify issues such as fluid in the ear, ear infections, or eustachian tube dysfunction.
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs): A non-invasive test used to assess the function of the inner ear (cochlea). OAEs help identify potential hearing loss, especially in newborns and young children.
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR): A test that measures the brain’s response to sound stimuli. It’s particularly useful for diagnosing hearing loss in infants and individuals who cannot cooperate with traditional hearing tests. This test also highly recommended for subjects with neurological symptoms to locate auditory nervous pathologies.
- Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation: Especially for children less than 5 years of age with hearing loss by birth, our team recommends for cochlear implantation as soon as possible after detecting. A comprehensive assessment for individuals considering cochlear implants followed by our specialists. It includes speech recognition testing and other diagnostic procedures to determine if a cochlear implant is an appropriate solution.
Speech and Language Diagnostic Services
Our speech-language pathologists specialize in diagnosing a wide range of speech and language disorders. We offer detailed assessments to understand your communication needs and create a tailored treatment plan. Diagnostic services include:
- Articulation Assessment: Evaluating how well a person articulates words and sounds. This includes identifying issues like articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and speech delays.
- Language Comprehension & Expression Testing: Assessing both receptive language (understanding language) and expressive language (using language to communicate). This includes testing vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and understanding of complex language concepts.
- Fluency Assessment: Diagnosing issues such as stuttering and other fluency disorders. Our evaluation focuses on the frequency, severity, and impact of fluency disruptions on daily communication.
- Voice Assessment: Evaluating the quality, pitch, and volume of an individual’s voice. This is useful for those experiencing hoarseness, breathiness, or vocal fatigue.
- Social Communication Evaluation: Assessing pragmatic or social communication skills, such as taking turns in conversation, understanding non-verbal cues, and following social norms during interactions
Pediatric Diagnostic Service
For children, we provide age-appropriate diagnostic evaluations to assess both speech and hearing abilities. Early identification and intervention are key to ensuring optimal development. Pediatric services include:
- Developmental Speech and Language Screening: A screening tool for infants and toddlers to detect early speech or language delays..
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening: Evaluating communication skills and social behavior in children suspected of being on the autism spectrum.
- Hearing Screening for Newborns: Routine hearing tests for newborns to detect hearing loss early, which is critical for speech and language development.
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Evaluation: Assessing how children process and respond to auditory information. This is useful for kids who have normal hearing but struggle with understanding speech in noisy environments or distinguishing similar sounds.
Adult Diagnostic Services
Adults experiencing speech, language, or hearing challenges benefit from our thorough diagnostic evaluations, which can help in identifying a variety of issues. Services for adults include:
- Post-Stroke Communication Assessment: Evaluating speech, language, and cognitive communication skills after a stroke to determine the extent of impairment and plan rehabilitation.
- Voice Disorder Evaluation: For individuals who have voice problems (e.g., hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or loss of voice) due to aging, trauma, or medical conditions.
- Hearing Loss Evaluation: Comprehensive hearing tests to assess hearing function and the impact of hearing loss on communication, especially in environments with background noise.
- Cognitive-Communication Assessment: Evaluating cognitive factors like memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities that affect communication, especially in those with neurological conditions like dementia.
Additional Diagnostic Services
- Tinnitus Evaluation: For individuals experiencing ringing, buzzing, or other phantom sounds in the ears. This diagnostic process helps assess the severity and explore management options.
- Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Evaluation for Adults: Assessing difficulties with processing and understanding auditory information, even when hearing is normal. APD can significantly impact communication in noisy environments and multitasking.
Why Choose Us?
1. Comprehensive Assessments: We provide in-depth evaluations for both speech and hearing, covering a wide range of potential issues.
2.Experienced and Compassionate Team: Our licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists are highly trained and experienced in diagnosing a variety of communication and auditory disorders.
3. State-of-the-Art Technology: We use the latest diagnostic equipment and techniques to ensure accurate and reliable results.
4.Personalized Care: Each diagnostic plan is customized based on your specific needs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of your condition..
Schedule a Consultation
If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulty with speech, language, or hearing, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you navigate your journey to better communication.Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.