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What Should You Do If Your Child Fails a Hearing Test

Hearing impairment is a common problem that affects millions of people including children across the world. It is certainly very traumatic for parents when their child gets diagnosed with hearing loss. Moreover, some forms of hearing loss in children are temporary and with proper treatment, it can be easily dealt with. There are many types of hearing tests that children are subjected to determine their hearing problems. Have a look at the slide to know the things you must do if your child fails a hearing test.

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What Should You Do If Your Child Fails a Hearing Test

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  1. What Should You Do If Your Child Fails a Hearing Test?

  2. Hearing loss in children can certainly be a traumatic experience both for kids & parents.

  3. Many parents get anxious when their ward fails a hearing test.

  4. However, there is nothing to worry about as we are going to share the details with you.

  5. Signs of Hearing Loss

  6. Your child is going to react when he sees you but doesn’t respond when you call his name.

  7. In addition to this, your child will be able to hear some sounds but not other sounds.

  8. Moreover, your child will show no reaction to loud noises & won’t speak basic words.

  9. HEARING TEST

  10. Behavioral hearing testing is not considered suitable for all children at all stages of development.

  11. An alternate form of hearing test for children is brainstem response evaluation to catch hearing impairment problems.

  12. In other types of hearing test brain’s reaction to sound is observed & in some cases, functions and mechanisms of the ear are studied.

  13. Hearing Test Failure

  14. Sometimes children fail a hearing test because of the presence of fluid & blockages in the ear.

  15. However, if these are not the causes, then it is important to retest the child within 3 months.

  16. A test after 3 months is recommended to decide whether your child is suffering from temporary hearing loss or permanent loss.

  17. TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

  18. Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with the auditory cortex portion of the brain.

  19. Conductive hearing loss is caused by a blockage that prevents sound from being transmitted from the outer ear to the inner ear.

  20. Auditory processing disorder is caused when the brain and the ears don’t coordinate completely.

  21. Hearing loss in children needs immediate diagnosing so that remedial measures can be initiated properly.

  22. Get in touch with a doctor quickly who can chart out a further remedial course of action.

  23. Number Phone 866-850-3202 Website E-Mail https://soundak.com/ help@soundak.com Conatct Us

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