Hearing Loss in Children
Can Children Suffer From Hearing Loss? While more common in older adults, hearing loss can affect people of all ages. One of the most vulnerable groups is the pediatric population, as a delay in treatment can lead to problems with a child’s learning and development. There are three main causes of hearing loss in children….
The Future for Children with Hearing Loss
Before the 1990s, the average of age of diagnosis for congenital hearing loss was 2 ½ to 3 years old.1 This often resulted in children missing 2-3 years of language exposure at a critical point in their development. In the late 90s, as diagnostic technology improved, state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs expanded,…