Critical Review: The efficacy of hearing amplification on speech perception results when used as a habilitation method for children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

This critical review examines the efficacy of hearing amplification on speech perception results when used as a habilitation method for children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder in eight studies. Study designs include 3 case series studies, 2 nonrandomized clinical trials, 2 case-control studies, and a retrospective single group study. Overall, the evidence provided by these studies is inconclusive in providing support for the use of hearing amplification as a primary treatment for children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. This is due to the limited sample sizes, limited related research available, and biases in the populations selected. Further research should address these problems as well as appropriate ages for fitting and settings of hearing amplification.