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Hearing is important for your child’s development, from learning to speak to interacting with others. Let’s go over some simple ways to check your child’s hearing and what you can do.
The first step is to pay attention to any signs that your child may be having trouble hearing. If your baby or toddler doesn’t react to loud noises or turns their head in the wrong direction when you call their name, it could be a sign of hearing loss. For older children, you might notice they ask you to repeat things often or seem to have trouble understanding speech, especially in noisy environments. You can start with simple hearing tests at home. For example, call your child’s name from different areas of the room and see if they turn to look at you. For older children, you can use toys or sounds like clapping or beeping to see if they react. They can only help you notice any potential issues. Nowadays, there are tablet-based applications like Sound Scouts and shoeBOX Audiometry to assess children’s hearing.
If you notice any signs of hearing difficulty, it’s important to have your child checked by an ear doctor. Pediatricians often perform basic hearing screenings as part of routine checkups. These screenings usually have simple tests to determine if your child can hear certain sounds and frequencies. If your doctor suspects hearing loss, they may refer you to an audiologist for a more detailed test.
An audiologist is a specialist trained in diagnosing hearing problems. They can perform a range of tests, from pure-tone audiometry to tympanometry, which measures the functioning of the ear. They use specialized equipment to pinpoint the exact nature of hearing loss and help guide treatment. If your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, don’t panic. Children with hearing problems can still reach their full potential with early diagnosis and treatment. Talk to your doctor to know more about the treatment.
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