- The Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) uses a computer to measure the child’s hearing nerve in response to certain sounds. It is performed by applying electrodes to the skin, around the ear. Sounds are made through the child’s ears through insert headphones and the electrodes measure the nerves response to the sounds.
- An ABR test is safe and does not hurt.
- This testing should be completed when the child is very quiet. Nap time and feeding times are ideal for testing accuracy.
- The test will take 1-1.5 hours
