Pediatric audiological medicine focuses on diagnosing and managing hearing disorders in infants and children. This book addresses congenital and acquired hearing loss, auditory neuropathy, and middle ear conditions. It discusses diagnostic tools such as otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response testing. Readers learn about the role of early intervention, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and speech-language therapy. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration. The book is designed for audiologists, pediatricians, and ENT specialists working in child hearing health.
Kairos Franklin is an expert in paediatric audiology, focusing on early identification and intervention strategies for hearing loss in children. He has collaborated with hospitals and educational institutions to optimize hearing screening protocols and auditory training. His publications emphasize auditory brainstem response techniques and pediatric hearing aid fitting. He regularly contributes to advisory panels on childhood hearing health. His primary interests include neonatal hearing diagnostics, auditory development, and family-centered audiological care.