A 3-year-old boy is brought to the general practice because he uses only about twenty single words and no two-…

Question

A 3-year-old boy is brought to the general practice because he uses only about twenty single words and no two-word phrases. He passed his newborn hearing screen in both ears. He has had five episodes of acute otitis media since his first birthday, the most recent six weeks ago, and his mother says he turns the television up and often does not answer when called from another room. He makes eye contact, plays alongside other children and follows a pointed finger. Which one of the following should…

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic audiological assessment.

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Ear, nose and throat surgical review.

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Referral to a developmental paediatrician.

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Speech pathology assessment.

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Tympanometry at the practice.

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