APD assessment
31
August
2017
Referrals for APD assessment are no longer available at Chear.
Following discussion with a number of professionals and APD family support groups, we see that there is no agreed test battery for APD currently in use in the UK. In view of the importance of giving reliable, scientifically valid data to families we have taken the decision to stop accepting referrals for APD assessment at Chear. APD assessments can be requested from Great
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31
August
2017
Wow! Look over there!
At Chear we assess hearing levels for babies and infants by eliciting hearing responses using visual rewards (visual reinforcement audiometry or VRA). Listening-up is enhanced by their interest in the visual reward toy, so we have developed attractive visual rewards which can be positioned close to the child or changed to a more interesting toy.
Babies need to be comfortable and happy to
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