Abstract
This retrospective case study reports on the successful auditory and language outcomes following bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) Softband fitting in a child with Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) and moderately severe conductive hearing loss (CHL) resulting from bilateral aural atresia. Information is presented from birth to age 3 years. The timeframe of assessment and remediation services met 1-2-3-month early intervention target guidelines. The child received the medical intervention, a hearing diagnosis, and a remediation plan for BAHA Softband fitting along with family-centered early intervention support services, including speech and language, within 3 weeks following birth. The BAHA Softband was fitted at age 2 months. Developmental milestones for language comprehension were met by age 7 months. The timeline of assessments, interventions, and outcomes, in this case, the study illustrated a collaborative team management approach involving medical practitioners, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, early intervention coordinators, family service providers, educators, and parents, aimed toward the development of appropriate communicative milestones in children with TCS and CHL.