Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) is an inner ear hearing loss.

The auditory nerve does not process sound normally, resulting in ineffective transmission of sound from the cochlear to the brain.

Sound can be described as an 'out of tune radio' and it is difficult to understand speech, particularly in noise.

The degree of hearing loss can range from mild to profound and it can fluctuate from day-to-day or even during the course of the day.

Further information about ANSD can be read here.

Uss et al. (2011) considered the  'Experiences of parents whose babies were identified with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder through the Newborn Screening Programme.'

Reference

Uss, K., Young, A., Day, M. (2011) Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder in Infants. Experiences of parents whose babies were identified with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder through the Newborn Screening Programme. International Journal of Audiology 51(3):186-93  [Online]. Available at: https://www.ndcs.org.uk/media/1816/uom__ndcs_ansd_in_infants__experiences_of_parents_research__apr_2011.pdf [Accessed: 19th February 2021].