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An Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) test examines how well your ears and brain collaborate to process sound. It is an objective test used for evaluation of hearing ability in children too young for traditional audiometric testing. Most children are referred for ASSR after a newborn hearing screen in the hospital indicates the possibility of hearing loss. Early intervention strategies, such as hearing devices or cochlear implantation, are necessary for development of speech and language skills in a child with hearing impairment. The results obtained from ASSR testing can be used to estimate the behavioral pure-tone audiogram or Pure Tone Audiometry test. This information is essential in the management of children with hearing loss.
The ASSR test offers a reliable and efficient means of assessing hearing in various individuals. Here are some specific groups who may benefit from this test:
The brain activity is recorded using electrodes taped on the forehead and behind each ear. The use of electrodes eliminates the need for active participation by the patient (i.e., pushing a response button every time a tone is activated). The results are detected objectively using statistical formulas that determine the presence or absence of a true response. Similar to traditional audiometric testing, a threshold is determined as the lowest level at each frequency at which a response is present. ASSR provides an accurate, frequency-specific estimate of the behavioural pure-tone audiogram.
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Experience the difference at Hearing Clinic. We're committed to providing the best possible audiological care, delivered with warmth and expertise. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose us for your ASSR test:
Our audiologists have experience working with all infants, children, and adult patients with special needs.
We prioritize your comfort and provide a warm, welcoming space to ease anxiety, especially for young children.
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At Hearing Clinic, we utilize state-of-the-art equipment for precise and reliable results.
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You'll receive detailed and easy-to-understand reports of your ASSR test results.
Stimuli
Respons
Application
Testing time
Frequency range
Sensitivity
Continuous tones
Follows the frequency of the tone
Infants, children, non-cooperative individuals
Quicker
Wider
More sensitive for mild hearing loss
Short clicks or chirps
It occurs at different time intervals
All age groups
Longer
Narrower
Less sensitive
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) are objective tests that measure hearing thresholds. They are useful for diverse settings but differ in a few important ways. Through this comparison, you will better understand the complexity of each test and evaluate which would be the most suitable for you
Feature | ASSR | ABR |
Stimuli | Continuous tones | Short clicks or chirps |
Response | Follows the frequency of the tone | Occurs at different time intervals |
Application | Infants, children, non-cooperative individuals | All age groups |
Testing time | Quicker | Longer |
Frequency range | Wider | Narrower |
Sensitivity | More sensitive for mild hearing loss | Less sensitive |
Generally, you can expect to pay between PKR 9000–11500 for this test. The price of the Auditory Steady State Response test varies from lab to lab or clinic to clinic, but you will find it at the Hearing Clinic at a beatable price.
Generally, the average ASSR test takes 15-20 minutes but can range from 10 to 30 minutes.
No, The ASSR test is not painful. It involves placing small sensors on your scalp and listening to sounds through headphones to avoid physical discomfort.
After the ASSR test, the audiologists analyzes your brainwaves to determine hearing thresholds and brain processing. You then receive a report and discuss any next steps, like hearing aid recommendations or further testing, if needed.
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