Behavioral testing comprises the majority of hearing testing procedures utilized in clinics and hospitals to ascertain hearing levels and resultant predictions of hearing performance.  The vast majority of patients can understand and participate in the associative response of pressing a button or raising one’s hand to a sound stimulus presented to each ear.  But in…

The most quintessential feature of a VRA (Visual Reinforcement Audiometry) is that of attracting a child’s attention during a hearing test.  Even though that sounds simple and easy to accomplish, flashing lights and vigorous moving objects may attract a child’s attention initially, but may not be able to sustain their interest once the sensational aspect…

ERGONOMICS USED IN VRA TESING DESIGN Pediatric hearing testing is challenging at best when you are attempting to seek cooperation from a little person in a sound room listening to strange sounds!  Efficiency and flow are essential elements of the testing process to avoid loosing their attention or suddenly decide not to play the game…