Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

Children born with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) have trouble understanding speech and being able to tell one sound from another. If your child is diagnosed with ANSD, Nemours Children's audiologists and other specialists can work together to help your child develop strong language and communication skills as they grow.

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Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

Children born with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) have trouble understanding speech and being able to tell one sound from another. If your child is diagnosed with ANSD, Nemours Children's audiologists and other specialists can work together to help your child develop strong language and communication skills as they grow.

Learn More About Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

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Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD)

Why Choose Us

Although there’s no known cure for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, assistive listening devices (like hearing aids and cochlear implants) can help kids with ANSD make sense of sounds and develop language skills. Our team approach helps us figure out which devices and therapies are right for your child.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer care for children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select satellite Nemours Children's Health locations.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer care for children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and select satellite Nemours locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer care for children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital), as well as select satellite Nemours locations.

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We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: