Adult & Pediatric Audiologist Practicing Near Reading, PA
Do you have trouble following conversations in noisy restaurants? Does your child struggle to keep up in school? Although these are common signs of hearing loss, there might be a more complex issue at play, which is known as auditory processing disorder (APD). People with an APD usually hear well; however, they have difficulty processing and understanding spoken words due to a breakdown in their ear-to-brain connection.
We Can Get to the Bottom of Your Communication Challenges
To effectively address your communication issue, it is important to find out exactly what is going on. Because most APDs are diagnosed during childhood or adolescence, auditory processing disorder evaluations are mainly a pediatric specialty. However, the adult and pediatric audiologists at Hearing Smile Professionals diagnose and treat APDs in people of all ages. We proudly offer a full range of diagnostic audiology services near Reading, Pennsylvania, as well as an expansive selection of hearing aids and cochlear implants. After pinpointing the source of the problem, your audiologist at Hearing Smile Professionals can determine the best way to treat it, which may involve customized APD therapy.
Our Diagnostic Process
During your initial visit with us, your audiologist will get to know you by reviewing your medical history and asking about your communication challenges and any steps you may have taken to address them, such as having your hearing tested. Next, your audiologist will perform comprehensive audiology testing and an APD evaluation, which can take up to three hours. Once the testing process is complete, your audiologist will discuss the results in detail with you.
We Create Hearing Smiles
If you are diagnosed with an APD, specialized treatment can greatly improve your quality of life. Your audiologist at Hearing Smile Professionals can help you find the right combination of speech therapy, compensation strategies, environmental modifications, and/or auditory training to help you communicate better.
To request an appointment with an adult or pediatric audiologist near Reading, PA, contact Hearing Smile Professionals today.
