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Hearing aid fitting kits for kids

Hearing loss problem can affect the development of kids.For the better development hearing loss fitting kits are very necessary.Hearing aid fitting kit for kids is a ppt to know about the Causes of hearing loss,Need for hearing test ,Kinds of hearing aids, Need for cochlear implant in kids and its cost , Difference between Hearing aid and Cochlear implant and the prevention you should keep in mind before using hearing aid kits for kids.

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Hearing aid fitting kits for kids

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  1. Hearing aid fitting kits for kids A kid with hearing loss can affect the development . To develop better hearing skills in kids use of hearing kit and Cochlear implant is a necessity. Source: Hearing Solution

  2. Causes of hearing loss 1.Connexin26(GJB2)-It is protein found in GJB2 gene and it is most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss. 2. Vestibular Schwannoma(Acoustic Neuroma)-It grows slowly from an overproduction of Schwann cells. It causes unilateral or asymmetric hearing loss, tinnitus, and loss of balance.

  3. Hearing test It is very important to take a hearing test before buying a hearing kit.An audiologist will select the test that will best suits your kid’s age ,ability and overall circumstances. Types of hearing test 1.Behaviour observation audiometry(BOA) 2 Visual reinforcement orientation audiometry(VROA) 3.Play audiometry

  4. Kinds of hearing aids 1.In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids 2.Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids 3.Canal aids 4.Body aids.

  5. Behind- the -ear(BTE) For the kids behind the ear kit is recommended for a couple of reasons. Behind- the- ear can accommodates various ear mold types and as the kid grows the earmold can be easily be detached and remade .Its cost starts from Rs 650 and above.

  6. Cochlear Implant for kids It is an Electronic device which passes the sound in the form of electrical signals via the hearing nerve to the brain. For the kid who suffer from serious to profound hearing loss and those who do not have any benefit from hearing kits.

  7. Cochlear implant cost It depends on variety of factors such as duration and extent of a patient’s hearing loss prior to surgery. It will cost you $40,000 around in india.

  8. Hearing aids vs Cochlear implant Hearing aids • Hearing aids are helpful for mild to moderate hearing loss. • Hearing aid amplify the sound. • Less Expensive. • No risk with hearing aid. • More control over the instrument. Cochlear implants • Cochlear implants are helpful for severe to profound or hard hearing loss. • Cochlear implants transform the sound into electrical energy. • More expensive. • Risk associated with the surgery. • Less control over the instrument.

  9. Speech therapy Use easy words like “aa”, “pa” Speak slowly so that kid should understand each and every word. Read books to your kid. Use hand gestures and connect that hand gestures with words.

  10. Preventions 1. Hearing aid and their molds are cleaned from time to time. 2.When not in use should be kept away from any kind of heat. 3.Parents should keep an eye on kid so they dont pull out the hearing aid. 4.Use of paper clips to attach hearing aid to their clothes.

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