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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOftentimes, early signs of hearing loss are attributed to a \u201cshort attention span\u201d or other bad behaviors, but it is important not to overlook these attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early intervention with hearing loss is very important when dealing with pediatric hearing loss. When hearing loss is left untreated, a child\u2019s academic and social performance may experience a decline. If you suspect your child may have some degree of hearing loss, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Does your child\u2019s teachers report that he or she can be unresponsive?<\/li>
- Have you noticed your child turning his or her head so that sound is directed more at a specific ear?<\/li>
- Does your child seem to look intently at people\u2019s face or lips when they speak?<\/li>
- Has your child experienced an unexplained drop in academic performance?<\/li>
- Has it been more than a year since their last hearing check?<\/li>
- Does your child seem to speak at a louder volume than others?<\/li>
- Is your child unresponsive when he or she is facing away from you?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Speech-Language Milestones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another thing to keep in mind is if your child is meeting their speech-language milestones. A basic understanding of these milestones will allow you to assess whether your child\u2019s language development is normal or irregular. Irregular communication development doesn\u2019t always indicate an auditory impairment; however, any child who shows signs of slow development should get a hearing assessment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Birth-Age 1<\/h3>
Infants begin producing basic sounds like babbling early in their first year. By their first birthday, they string different multi-tonal sounds together and repeat familiar sounds like mama, dada or baba. Infants should respond to loud, familiar or surprising sounds (e.g. music, bangs or thuds, dog barking, their name, whistling, etc.) through actions like movement, eye contact and speech.<\/p> <\/li>
Age 1-2.<\/h3>
Within the span of a year, a child\u2019s language production should transform from incoherent babbling to recognizable speech. By age two, most children can produce about 50 words and are able to form basic two- or three-word phrases. During this year, children gain an understanding of the names of familiar objects as well as basic commands. By 24 months, children can typically understand and perform commands with two parts (e.g. touch your ear and wiggle your toes).<\/p> <\/li>
Age 2-3.<\/h3>
During this year, a child\u2019s vocabulary rapidly expands to hundreds of words. By age three, a toddler should be producing basic sentences of at least two or three words. Toddlers with normal hearing will begin engaging in communication with their parents, teachers and peers at this age. During this year, children develop the skill to differentiate between words like \u201cover\u201d and \u201cunder.\u201d They also can follow more complicated commands and identify some numbers and colors. Unresponsiveness is common for this age; however, children with normal hearing should still react to loud sounds and give some response when their name is spoken.<\/p> <\/li>
Age 3-4<\/h3>By four, a child\u2019s speech should be complicated and understandable, even to strangers. Children of this age ask questions, use pronouns and tell stories that are a few sentences long. At this age, children recognize and respond when their name is called from another room and display a solid understanding of basic language. Your child should also be able to hear TV, movies, games and music at the same volume as adults with normal hearing. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pediatric Hearing Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf your child has exhibited any of these behaviors, we recommend seeking a formal diagnosis from a hearing health professional. At Heuser Health Institute, we provide a range of pediatric services and treatments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- In-home assessments<\/li>
- Speech-language therapy<\/a><\/li>
- The most advanced audiology treatments and hearing aids in Louisville<\/li>
- Developmental intervention<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Our team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both pediatric and adult hearing loss. To find the latest treatments from a range of hearing aid manufacturers<\/a>\u2014including ReSound hearing aids<\/a>, Oticon hearing aids<\/a> and Phonak hearing aids<\/a>\u2014call our team today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Editor\u2019s Note: This post was originally published in December 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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