Decision-Making in Pediatric Minimal-to-Mild Hearing Loss: Diagnostic Challenges and Hearing Aid Fitting Strategies
09-11, 08:00–08:20 (Europe/Istanbul), Hearing Aids

<p>Children with minimal-to-mild hearing loss often present unique diagnostic and management challenges, yet timely intervention is critical for speech-language development and academic success. This session will provide an evidence-based framework for evaluating minimal hearing loss in pediatric patients, covering audiological monitoring, functional assessment tools, and classroom listening considerations.</p> <p>The presentation will highlight when to recommend amplification, how to balance audiometric thresholds with functional listening needs, and how to involve families and educators in decision-making. Evidence on hearing aid benefits, real-ear verification strategies, and long-term outcomes will be discussed. Special attention will be given to borderline cases and fluctuating or progressive losses.</p>
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Moderator Moderator
M. Özgür Avinçsal
Speaker Speaker
Merve Torun Topçu
Merve Torun Topçu
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M. Özgür Avinçsal
<p>Prof. M.Ozgur Avincsal MD. Ph.D, is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Izmir Tinaztepe University, Türkiye.</p> <p>Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)</p> <p>Residency, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2004-2010)</p> <p>PhD Course, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Dep. of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery JAPAN (2015-2018)</p> <p>PostDoc Fellowship, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Dep. of Cell Physiology JAPAN (Grand: Tokyo Biochemical Research Foundation)(2019-2020)</p>
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