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Hearing Loss in Children
Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they are to reach their full potential. Here are a few signs that may indicate your child needs to have their hearing checked.
Your child turns the TV volume up too high.
Your child's speech is delayed.
Your child's speech is not clear.
Your child does not follow directions.
Your child often says, "Huh?".
Early Detection is Critical
Undetected hearing loss in infants and young children compromises language development, brain development, and personal achievement throughout their lifespan. Normal hearing is the precursor to speech and language development. Without appropriate opportunities to learn language and engage, children can and will fall behind their peers in language, cognition, academic achievement, and social and emotional development.
Once identified, hearing loss must be treated with prompt intervention. Early detection can be one of the first steps in identifying a compromised sensory system in infants and children. If necessary, children with a compromised sensory system will also need to be evaluated by an otolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, audiologist, and a geneticist. This multidisciplinary approach can provide your family with an explanation for the hearing loss, a prognosis for its potential progression, and information about any associated disorders (renal, vision, cardiac, etc.).
Our Promise to You
You’ve been told that your child needs to have their hearing checked. This can be a scary time. We understand how you’re feeling and rest assured we’ll promise to answer all your questions and to make sure your visit with us is as stress free as possible.
Hearing Aids for Infants & Children
The most important period for language and speech development is generally regarded as the first 3 years of life. It is important that hearing impairment be recognized as early in life as possible so that the child can enjoy normal social development.
Hearing aids can be worn by people of any age including infants. Young babies with hearing loss can understand sounds better by using hearing aids. Hearing aids will give your child the chance to learn speech skills right from birth.
Resources for Parents of Children with a Hearing Loss
We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of hearing healthcare and great patient communication including guiding our patients and their families toward resources available outside of this office. Each of our staff members is motivated to achieve the best results for your child in a calm and comfortable setting.
There are many resources available for parents of children with hearing loss. These resources can provide information, support, and guidance as you raise your child.
My Baby's Hearing
This site was developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital; it provides information about infant hearing loss, how the ear works, family issues, and some available intervention options.
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Address: 555 N 30th St., Omaha, NE 68131
bthospital@girlsandboystown.org
(402) 498-6749 — (Voice)
(800) 448-3000 — (Open 24 hours a day,
(800) 448-1833 — (Open 24 hours a day,
Hereditary Hearing Loss
Provides current information on the genetic causes of hearing loss.
Family Voices
A national, grassroots organization that is a clearinghouse for information and education concerning the health care of children with special health needs.
Address: 2340 Alamo SE, Ste. 102, Albuquerque, NM 87106
E-mail: kidshealth@familyvoices.org
(505) 872-4774 — (Voice)
(888) 835-5669 — (Voice, Toll-free)
(505) 872-4780 — (Fax)
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