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Pediatrics (P)

MM304 - How to Spot Pseudohypacusis in Children

Friday, March 28, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Location: Rooms 217-219
Earn 0.05 CEUs
Instructional Level: Fundamental

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Jennifer B. Thomas, AuD, PASC (she/her/hers)

    Pediatric Audiologist
    Banner University Medical Center
    Tucson, Arizona

    Disclosure(s): Financial: MED-EL: Employment (Terminated, April 1, 2023); Nonfinancial: Audiology Practice Standards Organization- Subject Matter Expert working on the Pediatric Hearing Evaluation Standard Grace Hearing Non-Profit- Board Member Amphi Foundation- Board Member Pretendy Time, Children's Improv Group- Coach, host, and volunteer

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Abstract:
Pseudohypacusis is under diagnosed in the pediatric population but missing it has significant ramifications both in children's hearing health and emotional wellness. In this presentation we will review 3 cases of pseudohypacusis and how we spot it.

Summary:
Pseudohypacusis is under diagnosed in the pediatric population but missing it has significant ramifications both in children's hearing health and emotional wellness. A review of the literature on the topic as well as clinical cases will be presented. We will also discuss counseling and support for the families of children with presenting with pseudohyapcusis.

Brief Summary of Clinical Takeaways:
The clinical takeaways include: incidence/prevalence of pseudohypacusis in children, what to include in your test battery for suspected pseudohypacis, how to counsel families on the "treatment" needed for these children.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify at risk populations for pseudohypacusis
  • Recognize objective measures to cross-check for pseudohypacusis
  • Establish appopriate documentaiton and referrals for children with pseudohypacusis