70% OF CHILDREN WITH LANGUAGE, ARTICULATION, & FLUENCY DISORDERS HAVE UNKNOWN HEARING IMPAIRMENTS.

AN EVEN HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES HAVE HEARING IMPAIRMENTS.(read here)

Sunday, May 2, 2010

ARKANSAS CHILDREN"S HOSPITAL (4-26-2010)

Dear Sara,

I know that you are disappointed that Dr. Berlin is not available, but trust he was able to provide you with useful information.  In my professional judgment, I continue to feel that Alex’s hearing does not contribute significantly to his speech and academic performance.  I would not recommend hearing aids—either traditional or bone conduction.  Additionally, I would strongly recommend that you pursue in-depth testing to rule out motor sequencing issues such as apraxia, etc.  I was able to discuss all of the results with several of my colleagues, including Dr. Patti Martin and they concur. 

I recognize that you are frustrated over this issue and apologize that I am unable to assist you further. 

Sincerely,

Jan Stroud

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