Hearing & Auditory Processing Evaluations
hear, listen, learn
About Us
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Dr. Diana DeSanto is a Board-Certified Pediatric Audiologist based in Long Island, New York, with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care. She began her career as a clinical audiologist, working with both adults and children, and specializes in supporting children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing or have Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Dr. DeSanto partners closely with families and school professionals to help each child reach their full potential—both in and out of the classroom.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. DeSanto serves as a Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Lecturer, teaching future speech language pathologists at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She is a dedicated advocate for the profession, volunteering her time at both the state and national levels. She currently serves as Director of Audiology for the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association and as New York State Representative for the Educational Audiology Association.
A proud Long Island native, Dr. DeSanto lives with her spouse, three children, and their Labrador Retriever. Outside the clinic, she enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors with her family.
Evaluation Services Offered
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Dr. DeSanto founded Ear to Ear to emphasize the vital connection between the ears and the brain—and the role this auditory pathway plays in how we listen, learn, and communicate.
At Ear to Ear, Dr. DeSanto provides comprehensive audiological evaluations (CAE) and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) assessments for both children and adults. Each evaluation is tailored to the individual and includes in-depth testing to better understand how the brain processes sound.
Following the evaluation, Dr. DeSanto offers personalized recommendations, which may include school-based accommodations, therapy strategies, or home-based support tools—empowering patients and families with actionable steps to improve listening and communication skills in everyday life.
Additional services
Diana DeSanto, Au.D., CCC-A, PASC
Additional services
- Educational Consultations & In-Service Training
Collaborate with educational teams to develop individualized instructional plans that address the unique auditory needs of each student. - Remote Microphone Hearing Assistive Technology (RM-HAT)
Fitting and ongoing monitoring of RM-HAT systems to optimize classroom listening for students with hearing loss or Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). - IEP/504 Plan Participation
Attend meetings to provide informed recommendations on accommodations, modifications, and auditory supports to ensure access and equity in learning. - Professional Development for School Staff
Customized training sessions to help educators recognize and respond to hearing-related challenges in the classroom. - Continuing Education for Audiologists and Allied Health Professionals
Up-to-date, evidence-based presentations to enhance professional understanding of hearing loss and APD. - Classroom Acoustics Assessments
Evaluate and provide strategies to improve listening environments, reduce noise, and maximize auditory access for all learners.
