Abstract
Transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) may offer an objective way of evaluating the peripherial auditory systems of difficult-to-test patients. Children with autism are often suspected of hearing loss, but frequently will not respond on traditional behavior auditory tests. The clinical feasibility of obtaining TEOAEs on children with autism was evaluated here. The use of TEOAEs for 6 children (12 ears) with autism is described here regarding the acquisition of data, the presence of emissions, and their amplitudes and reproducibility. Emissions were recorded for 9 of the 12 ears; the lack of emissions for the remaining 3 ears was due to lack of patient cooperation. The results suggest that TEOAEs may be a valuable part of the audiologic test battery for children with autistic behavior. The ease of obtaining emissions for these children with autism is discussed.
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