Karen Markuson Ditty AUD CCC-A
Audiologist
6700 BELLAIRE BLVD HOUSTON TX, 77074About
Dr. Ditty is a pediatric audiologist with extensive experience and expertise in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. Her career spans over 35 years and includes initiating newborn hearing screening and hearing aid legislation while implementing EHDI activities in Louisiana and Texas. Dr. Ditty has been associated with the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) for more than 15 years. She is the coordinator of the NCHAM national pediatric audiology diagnostic workshops and served as a member of the Technical Assistance Network for the states of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana over the last decade. Dr. Ditty works on a variety of projects related to early childhood screening and pediatric audiology, such as the Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum and issues related to program quality, financing, and sustainability. Dr. Ditty has authored and contributed to publications related to EHDI, as well as presented extensively at local, national, and international forums on numerous topics related to EHDI. She is currently the Compliance Officer for Hearing Screening Associates, a full-service company that offers an all-inclusive hearing screening service for newborn infants across the United States.
Education and Training
University of Florida AUD 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Audiology
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Can my father hear again?
Without having an audiogram and all test results it is difficult to answer this question. If your father is healthy, and if what you say is true that a hearing aid will not help, he may be a candidate for a Cochlear Implant. This is not a cure and the patient must be motivated to relearn some of the sounds that they were missing. Talk with your Audiologist about options available for your father. READ MORE
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