Hearing

Yes, when performed by our audiologists, hearing tests for children and infants are very good at identifying hearing loss in children who cannot express their own hearing ability.

Certain childhood conditions that cause hearing loss can be outgrown. If a child does not pass a hearing screening, there can be many reasons why this would occur and a full evaluation by an otolaryngologist is indicated.

To some extent, yes, children with hearing loss can act out in unexpected ways due to a lack of understanding of their environment.

ADHD is not a specific condition but rather a collection of symptoms. A child with undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss can display these symptoms, including inattentiveness, difficulty with social skills, and responding poorly or failing to respond to questions.

Depending on the extent and type of hearing loss, there may be treatments available through assistive devices or surgery. There is currently no treatment for damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve malfunction.

Several of the common symptoms associated with hearing loss do overlap with some symptoms of autism. If you suspect your child is having trouble hearing, its important to get a definitive diagnosis from a licensed audiologist or otolaryngologist.

Both children and infants who dont pass a hearing screening should schedule an appointment with a doctor of audiology or otolaryngologist to have a full hearing test performed to diagnose the condition.

Its recommended that kids are screened almost every year up until age 10, or at least every other year. In addition, older kids should be tested several times until they graduate high school, or any time their hearing ability changes.

The only way to know if your child has a legitimate hearing problem is to have a comprehensive hearing evaluation performed by an audiologist.