{"id":2499,"date":"2017-01-18T18:48:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T18:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=2499"},"modified":"2021-04-23T16:16:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T20:16:17","slug":"signs-child-may-hearing-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/signs-child-may-hearing-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your child May Have Hearing Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Hearing loss<\/strong> isn\u2019t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly 3 out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, talk to your <strong>Louisville audiologist<\/strong> as soon as possible. Delaying can have a strong effect on a child\u2019s learning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/kids-with-hearing-loss.jpg\" alt=\"kids with hearing loss\" class=\"wp-image-7927\" width=\"450\" height=\"337\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child Hearing Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">There are a number of signs that should prompt you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\" title=\"Child hearing test\">have your child\u2019s hearing tested<\/a>. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\">Birth to 4 months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Does your child stir at loud noises or startle at loud noises?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child seem to calm down or visually respond (smiling or cooing) to your voice?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\">4 months to 9 months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Does your child turn their eyes or head toward sounds?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child smile when spoken to?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child make babbling sounds?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\">9 months to 15 months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Does your child respond to their name?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child say \u201cma-ma\u201d or \u201cda-da\u201d?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child repeat sounds?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\">15 to 24 months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Does your child point to objects when you say their name?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child follow simple directions?<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Does your child listen to songs and stories?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Hearing Loss in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">There are three main causes of hearing loss in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Congenital factors contribute to children who are born with hearing problems as a result of genetic issues, prenatal problems or premature birth. Otitis media (ear infection) is a very common childhood ailment that occurs when fluid accumulates in the middle ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">This can cause difficulty hearing and, in severe cases, may lead to permanent hearing damage. Acquired hearing loss is triggered by illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises and medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Hearing Loss in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">There are numerous options for treating hearing loss in children, depending upon the type and severity of their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Your child\u2019s doctor may take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to otitis media; chronic cases may be treated with medications or ear tubes that are inserted surgically and allow fluid to drain from the ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Permanent hearing loss can be treated with <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\" target=\"Hearing aid styles\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>, cochlear implants and other hearing devices that enable a child to communicate. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\" title=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Programs\">Kindergarten and preschool programs are available for older children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The earlier you act, the less chance of your child experiencing speech or learning difficulties as the result of a hearing impairment. <strong>Contact your Louisville audiologist<\/strong> at the first sign of trouble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss isn\u2019t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly 3 out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. 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