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Professional Solutions in Edmonton for Hearing Loss in Children

Did you know that children of any age can have their hearing tested?

Even newborns have their hearing assessed using tests soon after birth.

Our audiologists have developed a specialty in Pediatric Audiology, both in diagnostics, and in fitting hearing aids and personal FM/DM systems on children. We work closely with audiologists based at local hospitals and health centres.

Hearing tests should be part of children’s regular medical examination.

Milestones for Hearing Development

Every child goes through a hearing development phase as they approach a certain age. Read below the developmental milestones:

0-4 months

Your child should startle at sudden or loud sounds.

3-6 months

Your child should begin to recognize familiar voices and will be starting to make their own sounds.

6-12 months

Your child should be babbling and beginning to understand common words and expressions (e.g., bye-bye).

12-18 months

Your child should begin to use words to communicate, even if they are not clear. Your child should understand simple questions (e.g., "Where is your nose?").

2 years

Your child’s vocabulary should be increasing, and they should be saying some 2-word sentences (e.g., more juice). They should also be understand simple directions (e.g., get your blanket).

Contact us today to learn more about our support in Edmonton for hearing loss in children.

What Are Some Signs That May Suggest Your Child Has Hearing Loss?

Some of the common signs that suggest that your child is experiencing hearing loss are:

Failure to startle at loud sounds.
Lack of normal responses to sound: e.g., not responding to their own name by 6 months of age.
Speech and language delay.
Physical ear deformities.
Inability to localize sounds.
Chronic ear infections.

Get in touch with our team to discuss your child’s hearing loss symptoms.

What If I Suspect My Child Has Hearing Loss?

If you are concerned that your child may have hearing loss, it is essential to take action early. Children rely heavily on their hearing to develop language, social skills, and learning abilities. Even mild hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to understand speech, follow instructions, and interact with others.

At Wild Rose Audiology Clinic Ltd. in Edmonton, our experienced audiologists are here to help. You do not need a medical referral to schedule an appointment; simply contact our clinic to book a hearing assessment.

What If My Child Is Diagnosed with Hearing Loss?

If your child has hearing loss, you may follow the steps below to ensure your child receives proper care:

Your audiologist will help plan the next step, which may be a referral to your doctor for a medical problem or a hearing aid trial for your child.
Your child will be referred to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist.
Hearing aids and/or a personal FM system may be recommended.
Hearing aids will be appropriately programmed based on your child’s hearing loss.
Follow-up appointments will be scheduled regularly:
- Every 3 months up to 3 years of age.
- Every 6-12 months, for those over the age of 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions address common concerns about hearing loss in children and the services we offer in Edmonton:

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