Base Knowledge
The student should have knowledge of child development, the different methods of behavioral assessment according to the age group and global development of the child.
Teaching Methodologies
Expository theoretical-practical classes using audiovisual means, with interaction between student and teacher, allow the understanding of the syllabus. Students will have access to the pedagogical supports of all subjects taught, as well as to the bibliographical references recommended for this Curricular Unit.
The application of the contents studied in clinical practice is carried out through practical classes taught in the Audiology laboratory, which will allow the student to apply different methods of behavioral assessment according to the age group and global development of the child.
Learning Results
Understand the dynamics and application of the Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening protocol in accordance with current JCHI guidelines, in different professional contexts, according to quality criteria;
Updating and consolidating knowledge and strategies on audiological assessment and intervention in children from birth;
Understand and apply the behavioral and physiological audiological assessment of infants and children with and without special needs;
Know the importance of the differential diagnosis of hearing impairment in complex contexts with other entities, namely autism, dyslexia; hyperactivity and attention deficit
Program
1. Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening (6h TP)
1.1. JCIH Position 2019: Principles and Guidelines for Early Intervention
1.2. Hearing assessment during the neonatal period
1.3. Quality control
2. Behavioral and physiological assessment of infants and children with and without special needs (6h TP and 4h Practice)
3. Differential diagnosis (6h TP)
3.1. Hearing deficiency
3.2. Dyslexia;
3.3. Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit;
3.4. Autism;
4. Demonstration of different behavioral assessment methods according to the age range and global development of the child (6h Practice)
5. Evaluation: 2h
Grading Methods
Continuous evaluation:
Written evaluation with a weight of 80%. Participation in classes with a weight of 20%.
The final grade must be at least 9.5 values.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Essential:
– Madell, J R.; Flexer, C; Alexiades, G (2008). Pediatric audiology : diagnosis, technology, and management. New York; Stuttgart : Thieme, ISBN 978-1-60406-001-0
– Madell, J R.; Flexer, C (2011). Pediatric Audiology Casebook. New York. Thieme, ISBN 978-1-60406-384-4
– Northern, J; Downs M. (2014). Hearing in Children, 6th edition, Plural Publishing inc, San Diego USA, ISBN 9781597563925
-Samantha, A.; Lieu, M D.; Judith E C. et al (2017) Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Clinical Diagnosis and Management. Plural Pub Inc; 1ª edição. ISBN-13 978-1635500110
Recommended:
– Newton, V. (2009). Paediatric Audiological Medicine. Second Edition. Wiley-Black Well, UK, ISBN 978-0-470-31987-1
– Roberts, A. (2000). Hearing Problems: Why are Children Deaf? Current Paediatrics 10, Harcourt Publishers Ltd: 206-211.