Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
About Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Hope in Every Frequency – Therapy for a Clearer Tomorrow
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) is a hearing disorder where sound enters the inner ear normally, but the signal from the inner ear to the brain is not properly transmitted. At Global Speech & Hearing Clinic, we provide specialized evaluation and auditory rehabilitation, helping individuals improve sound clarity, speech understanding, and communication confidence.
- Treatment Options: Cochlear implants, hearing aids, auditory-verbal therapy, speech training, family counseling, assistive technology.
Causes for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
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Genetic Mutations : Inherited auditory nerve damage affects hearing signal transmission.
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Premature Birth: Underdeveloped auditory system increases risk of signal disruption.
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Lack of Oxygen : Birth complications may damage inner ear nerve connections.
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Jaundice (Severe) : High bilirubin levels can harm auditory neural pathways.
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Neurological Disorders: Conditions like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease affect nerve function.
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Infections: Viral infections (e.g., CMV) damage auditory nerve structures..
Symptoms for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Sound comes and goes unpredictably or unreliably.
Slower development of speaking or understanding language.
Can detect sounds but not interpret their true meaning clearly.
Speech is easier to follow without background noise.
Hears sounds but struggles to understand words clearly.
Sounds may seem distorted, robotic, or disorganized.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
ANSD is a hearing condition where the inner ear detects sound, but the signals aren’t properly sent to the brain, causing trouble with understanding speech.
Unlike regular hearing loss, people with ANSD may hear sounds clearly but struggle to understand speech especially in noisy environments.
As early as possible especially in children for better outcomes in speech, language, and cognitive development.
Yes, many individuals with ANSD benefit from cochlear implants, which can bypass faulty signal transmission in the auditory nerve.
We offer detailed assessments, family counseling, and customized therapy to help improve speech clarity, listening skills, and daily communication confidence.
