{"id":3384,"date":"2018-03-30T18:00:37","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T18:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2021-04-23T14:17:42","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T18:17:42","slug":"hearing-aids-just-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-aids-just-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Are There Hearing Aids Just For Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It seems like almost everything has a kid\u2019s version counterpart. Toothpaste? Check. Shampoo? Check. Bikes? Check. Hearing aids? Check!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While untreated hearing loss is problematic for adults, it can be harmful to a child\u2019s development. Their understanding of language and social skills as well as learning and behavioral abilities are dependent on their ability to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child is showing signs of hearing loss<\/a>, contact your Louisville audiologist as soon as possible. They will perform a series of tests to determine your child\u2019s type and degree of hearing loss. They will then use this information to craft an individualized treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind The Ear Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While there are a number of types and styles<\/a> of hearing aids that work for adults, children typically only use behind the ear (BTE) models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A BTE device is curved to match the contour of the ear and rests directly behind the ear. The housing, which contains all the electronics, is encased in plastic and connects to the ear canal with a thin, clear tube or earmold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This style of hearing aid<\/a> is the most powerful and effective for relaying consistent, understandable sound. Due to its reliability and power, the BTE is considered the best option for children whose language skills development is a higher priority than cosmetic concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Hearing Aid Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In cases where the child\u2019s language is mostly developed (typically in an older child), their Louisville audiologist may suggest a different style of hearing aid. While they are not any more effective than a BTE, they are typically smaller and sleeker. Options include<\/p>\n\n\n\n