Simple word discrimination tests for the assessment of speech reception threshold in the 30 months and over age group and generally used as part of wider behavioural hearing investigations.
Referral is from Medical sources.
Patients with developmental age over 30 months referred by E.N.T. Medical Staff, S.C.M.O.'s and G.P.'s following clinical indications or parental concern. Paediatric chair placed in front of low uncluttered table or minimum floor space for play situation. The toys or picture cards placed on the table within easy reach of the child. Generally, there is no need for parental participation in the test procedure although one may be needed in the conditioning procedure or its modification. If possible, additional relatives, etc., of subjects should not be present, particularly young children.