Kenn-Sey Assessment of Test Readiness
PLEASE NOTE: FST can be performed in the absence of the hearing test. Bérard Listening testing is only for the purpose of setting the extra filters, THEIR PURPOSE IS NOT TO DECIDE WHETHER FST IS REQUIRED.
THE BERARD TESTS ARE NOT THE APPROPRIATE TESTS TO CONFIRM IF HEARING LOSS IS PRESENT. TO CHECK FOR A HEARING LOSS, ONE MUST VISIT AN AUDIOLOGIST WHO WILL TEST IN A SOUND-PROOF BOOTH WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.
KENNEDY – SEYMOUR EVALUATION OF READINESS FOR BERARD LISTENING TESTS
Please note: the skills in bold type are the required skills for the Berard listening tests.
In the event that the child is not yet showing these skills, it is not advisable to attempt the Berard Listening tests.
SECTION 1 GENERAL INDICATORS
Method of indicating that he hears sounds:
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Points to ear on request
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Uses AAC / points to written words ‘yes’ – ‘no’
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Uses signing / lamh
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Nods and shakes head
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Says ‘yes’ and ‘no’
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SECTION 2 NEGATIVE BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS
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severe
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mild
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Not at all
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Refuses co-operation
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‘Clowning’ behaviour
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Refuses earphones
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Unreliable / variable responses
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SECTION 3 SCORING CHECKLIST
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reliably
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unreliably
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Reliable, repeatable responses
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Responses not repeatable
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Responds by pointing to ear
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Responds by saying ‘yes’
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Responds by saying ‘yes’ and ‘no’
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Other… detail
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Waits for signal with quiet limbs
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Waits for signal with restless limbs
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Resists or ignores distractions
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Retains instructions for 5 seconds
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Retains instructions for 10 seconds
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Retains instructions for 30 seconds
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Responds impulsively
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Responds within 2 seconds
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Responds within 2-3 seconds
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Responses are slow:…(time and record)
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