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When a diagnosis of Autism is being ruled out, a hearing test is typically ordered by a physician. This is to confirm that the speech and language delay is not caused by a hearing problem such as deafness but by the autistic disorder itself or a co-existing medical disorder is present.
When making an appointment, ask why type of tests will be done and how they will be administered. Advocate for accommodations for non-verbal children and communicate how they may react to being confined in a small space. Make sure the tests won't be inconclusive because the child isn't able to express what they hear.
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Audiology Providers:
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Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services
The Focus System is a multi-sensory auditory intervention using specially-treated music and movement to support brain integration and skill-building for a wide variety of clients with sensory-motor and neuro-developmental challenges.
Forebrain modulates the voice to make it sound clearer and stimulates the brain, thus retraining your abilities. Using the device is easy and intuitive: simply wear the headphones, switch them on, and speak for a few minutes every day to boost your brain. You’ll soon grow your abilities in communication, concentration, and learning.
Where: 701 West Union Ave, Unit 10, Bethlehem PA 18018
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Where: 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Call: (732) 937-8655
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Lehigh Valley Hospital Audiology Department
Muhlenberg & 17th Street sites
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St. Luke's Hospital
Central Auditory Processing Evaluation (CAPD/APD)
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Hearing Assisted Equipment
The TDDP provides specialized telecommunications devices, such as text telephones and amplifiers, and wireless device, at no charge to qualifying persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or are blind or have low vision, or with speech and language disorders, or with a physical disability that prevents them from using standard telecommunication equipment, who have gross incomes of less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
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