Children’s Hearing
Children’s hearing plays a critical part in a child’s development. Hearing problems can lead to delays with their language and speech development as well as problems at school and developing social skills.
Children’s Hearing
Children’s hearing plays a critical part in a child’s development. Hearing problems can lead to delays with their language and speech development as well as problems at school and developing social skills.
Children’s Hearing
Children’s hearing plays a critical part in a child’s development. Hearing problems can lead to delays with their language and speech development as well as problems at school and developing social skills.
Are We the Right Fit for Your Child?
At The Hearing Clinic we will initially assess your child’s hearing with a children’s hearing test. If there is a hearing impairment, we’ll create a personalised management plan to restore hearing or manage hearing loss in a way that supports your child’s development. Your child may be referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist for surgical management of hearing loss. Alternatively, we can use a combination of hearing aids, The Listening Program, and strategies to manage auditory processing difficulties to help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
We can help to improve your child’s hearing, will help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
Are We the Right Fit for Your Child?
At The Hearing Clinic we will initially assess your child’s hearing with a children’s hearing test. If there is a hearing impairment, we’ll create a personalised management plan to restore hearing or manage hearing loss in a way that supports your child’s development. Your child may be referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist for surgical management of hearing loss. Alternatively, we can use a combination of hearing aids, The Listening Program, and strategies to manage auditory processing difficulties to help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
We can help to improve your child’s hearing, will help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
Are We the Right Fit for Your Child?
At The Hearing Clinic we will initially assess your child’s hearing with a children’s hearing test. If there is a hearing impairment, we’ll create a personalised management plan to restore hearing or manage hearing loss in a way that supports your child’s development. Your child may be referred to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist for surgical management of hearing loss. Alternatively, we can use a combination of hearing aids, The Listening Program, and strategies to manage auditory processing difficulties to help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
We can help to improve your child’s hearing, will help your child to improve their speech and language skills, communication, social skills, and overall confidence.
Indicators for hearing loss
You’re likely to be the first person to notice that your child is having hearing problems. They might not respond to you; they might take a long time to learn to speak or they may misunderstand you. You may also notice some of the following:
Says “what?”, “pardon?”, or “huh?” frequently
Does not always respond when called
Appears inattentive or prone to daydreaming
Has the TV set at a high volume
Talks too loudly
Has unclear speech or mispronounces words
Becomes unsettled at school
Is often tired, grumpy, frustrated, or overactive
Struggles with reading, spelling and phonics
Struggles to hear in background noise
Indicators for hearing loss
You’re likely to be the first person to notice that your child is having hearing problems. They might not respond to you; they might take a long time to learn to speak or they may misunderstand you. You may also notice some of the following:
Says “what?”, “pardon?”, or “huh?” frequently
Does not always respond when called
Appears inattentive or prone to daydreaming
Has the TV set at a high volume
Talks too loudly
Has unclear speech or mispronounces words
Becomes unsettled at school
Is often tired, grumpy, frustrated, or overactive
Struggles with reading, spelling and phonics
Struggles to hear in background noise
Indicators for hearing loss
Early detection and management of hearing issues can significantly affect your child's development.
From social skills to academic performance, strong hearing capabilities enable children to interact with the world around them more effectively.
Our team is dedicated to fostering your child's potential through early intervention and tailored treatment plans.
Says “what?”, “pardon?”, or “huh?” frequently
Does not always respond when called
Appears inattentive or prone to daydreaming
Has the TV set at a high volume
Talks too loudly
Has unclear speech or mispronounces words
Becomes unsettled at school
Is often tired, grumpy, frustrated, or overactive
Struggles with reading, spelling and phonics
Struggles to hear in background noise
Causes of hearing loss in children
Many factors can impact a child’s hearing, such as whether they were born prematurely, they have had a major illness or injury, they’re experiencing side effects of a medication they’re on, and more.
Auditory Processing Difficulties (APD)
Even when a child has normal hearing, they may still face challenges with listening and processing information. This is referred to as auditory processing difficulties (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential.
Common signs include:
Struggles to hear in background noise
Mishears or misunderstands what is being said
Cannot remember longer instructions
Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room
Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech
Often daydreams
Becomes unsettled at school
Dislikes speaking on the phone
The NHS estimates that as many as one in 20 children may have some degree of auditory processing difficulty. Once diagnosed, APD can be managed through auditory training, remote microphone systems, classroom accommodations, additional support, and other strategies.
Causes of hearing loss in children
Many factors can impact a child’s hearing, such as whether they were born prematurely, they have had a major illness or injury, they’re experiencing side effects of a medication they’re on, and more.
Auditory Processing Difficulties (APD)
Even when a child has normal hearing, they may still face challenges with listening and processing information. This is referred to as auditory processing difficulties (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential.
Common signs include:
Struggles to hear in background noise
Mishears or misunderstands what is being said
Cannot remember longer instructions
Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room
Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech
Often daydreams
Becomes unsettled at school
Dislikes speaking on the phone
The NHS estimates that as many as one in 20 children may have some degree of auditory processing difficulty. Once diagnosed, APD can be managed through auditory training, remote microphone systems, classroom accommodations, additional support, and other strategies.
Causes of hearing loss in children
Many factors can impact a child’s hearing, such as whether they were born prematurely, they have had a major illness or injury, they’re experiencing side effects of a medication they’re on, and more.
Auditory Processing Difficulties (APD)
Even when a child has normal hearing, they may still face challenges with listening and processing information. This is referred to as auditory processing difficulties (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential.
Common signs include:
Struggles to hear in background noise
Mishears or misunderstands what is being said
Cannot remember longer instructions
Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room
Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech
Often daydreams
Becomes unsettled at school
Dislikes speaking on the phone
The NHS estimates that as many as one in 20 children may have some degree of auditory processing difficulty. Once diagnosed, APD can be managed through auditory training, remote microphone systems, classroom accommodations, additional support, and other strategies.
Glue ear in children
A very common hearing problem in childhood is glue ear, or a build up of thick, sticky fluid in the middle ear space which stops the eardrum from vibrating properly. Mild cases often clear up on their own and parents may not even realise their child is affected. Older children may express concern that their hearing is duller than it once was, or show signs such as turning up the television or radio, or frequently saying “pardon?” or “what?” when they’re spoken to. Younger children may become more irritable, pull at their ears, or be less responsive to certain noises.
Glue ear occurs when the Eustachian tube does not open and close properly, disrupting the regulation of air in the middle ear. When the tube becomes blocked, a sticky substance forms and stops the eardrum from vibrating. Glue ear can develop following a cold, flu, ear infection, or allergies, but it can occur at other times.
According to the NHS, an estimated one in five children develop glue ear around age 2, and approximately eight out of 10 children will have experienced at least one episode of glue ear by the time they are 10 years old. It often clears up on its own within three months, but may recur throughout childhood. When glue ear does not resolve itself on its own, it may interfere with speech and language development, confidence, social skills, or performance at school.
Treatment for glue ear
Treatment may include watchful waiting, the insertion of grommets or tubes in the ears, medication, or temporary hearing technology.
Otovent Glue Ear Treatment is another option that is a drug-free, non-invasive way to reduce symptoms of glue ear. It is a surgical balloon that your child blows up using their nose. The act of blowing it up usually opens the ear’s blocked tubes, enabling fluid to drain from the middle ear naturally.
Your child may also be referred to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist who will partner with your GP and The Hearing Clinic to support your child’s hearing health and provide necessary treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.
Treating children’s hearing health
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, talk to your GP about a referral for a children’s hearing test and audiological assessment, or contact The Hearing Clinic directly to book an appointment. We make testing for children as fun and stress-free as possible.
Just as you take your child for regular checkups of their eyes and teeth, they should also have regular hearing tests. The Hearing Clinic can help you protect and manage your child’s hearing health.
Glue ear in children
A very common hearing problem in childhood is glue ear, or a build up of thick, sticky fluid in the middle ear space which stops the eardrum from vibrating properly. Mild cases often clear up on their own and parents may not even realise their child is affected. Older children may express concern that their hearing is duller than it once was, or show signs such as turning up the television or radio, or frequently saying “pardon?” or “what?” when they’re spoken to. Younger children may become more irritable, pull at their ears, or be less responsive to certain noises.
Glue ear occurs when the Eustachian tube does not open and close properly, disrupting the regulation of air in the middle ear. When the tube becomes blocked, a sticky substance forms and stops the eardrum from vibrating. Glue ear can develop following a cold, flu, ear infection, or allergies, but it can occur at other times.
According to the NHS, an estimated one in five children develop glue ear around age 2, and approximately eight out of 10 children will have experienced at least one episode of glue ear by the time they are 10 years old. It often clears up on its own within three months, but may recur throughout childhood. When glue ear does not resolve itself on its own, it may interfere with speech and language development, confidence, social skills, or performance at school.
Treatment for glue ear
Treatment may include watchful waiting, the insertion of grommets or tubes in the ears, medication, or temporary hearing technology.
Otovent Glue Ear Treatment is another option that is a drug-free, non-invasive way to reduce symptoms of glue ear. It is a surgical balloon that your child blows up using their nose. The act of blowing it up usually opens the ear’s blocked tubes, enabling fluid to drain from the middle ear naturally.
Your child may also be referred to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist who will partner with your GP and The Hearing Clinic to support your child’s hearing health and provide necessary treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.
Treating children’s hearing health
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, talk to your GP about a referral for a children’s hearing test and audiological assessment, or contact The Hearing Clinic directly to book an appointment. We make testing for children as fun and stress-free as possible.
Just as you take your child for regular checkups of their eyes and teeth, they should also have regular hearing tests. The Hearing Clinic can help you protect and manage your child’s hearing health.
Glue ear in children
Early detection and management of hearing issues can significantly affect your child's development.
From social skills to academic performance, strong hearing capabilities enable children to interact with the world around them more effectively.
Our team is dedicated to fostering your child's potential through early intervention and tailored treatment plans.
Early detection and management of hearing issues can significantly affect your child's development.
From social skills to academic performance, strong hearing capabilities enable children to interact with the world around them more effectively.
Our team is dedicated to fostering your child's potential through early intervention and tailored treatment plans.
Treatment for glue ear
Early detection and management of hearing issues can significantly affect your child's development.
From social skills to academic performance, strong hearing capabilities enable children to interact with the world around them more effectively.
Our team is dedicated to fostering your child's potential through early intervention and tailored treatment plans.
Treating children’s hearing health
Early detection and management of hearing issues can significantly affect your child's development.
From social skills to academic performance, strong hearing capabilities enable children to interact with the world around them more effectively.
Our team is dedicated to fostering your child's potential through early intervention and tailored treatment plans.
How the ear works for kids?
When a child hears normally, sound is captured by their outer ear and travels down to the eardrum. Vibrations from the eardrum pass to the bones in the middle ear which work to increase the strength of the vibrations. These reach the inner ear where thousands of tiny hair cells release a chemical that tells the hearing nerve to send an electric signal to the brain which is translated into sound. Problems with any part of a child’s hearing system, including their hearing brain can mean that they don’t hear as they should. Permanent hearing loss can happen because a child is born with damage to some part of their hearing system, or it can be the result of an illness or injury. Temporary hearing loss can happen as a result of an ear infection, glue ear or wax build up.
How to get a hearing test for a child?
What causes ear infections in children?
How to remove ear wax in children?
How the ear works for kids?
When a child hears normally, sound is captured by their outer ear and travels down to the eardrum. Vibrations from the eardrum pass to the bones in the middle ear which work to increase the strength of the vibrations. These reach the inner ear where thousands of tiny hair cells release a chemical that tells the hearing nerve to send an electric signal to the brain which is translated into sound. Problems with any part of a child’s hearing system, including their hearing brain can mean that they don’t hear as they should. Permanent hearing loss can happen because a child is born with damage to some part of their hearing system, or it can be the result of an illness or injury. Temporary hearing loss can happen as a result of an ear infection, glue ear or wax build up.
How to get a hearing test for a child?
What causes ear infections in children?
How to remove ear wax in children?
How the ear works for kids?
When a child hears normally, sound is captured by their outer ear and travels down to the eardrum. Vibrations from the eardrum pass to the bones in the middle ear which work to increase the strength of the vibrations. These reach the inner ear where thousands of tiny hair cells release a chemical that tells the hearing nerve to send an electric signal to the brain which is translated into sound. Problems with any part of a child’s hearing system, including their hearing brain can mean that they don’t hear as they should. Permanent hearing loss can happen because a child is born with damage to some part of their hearing system, or it can be the result of an illness or injury. Temporary hearing loss can happen as a result of an ear infection, glue ear or wax build up.
How to get a hearing test for a child?
What causes ear infections in children?
How to remove ear wax in children?
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An amazing insight into what top level hearing care looks like. The hearing solution provided has been life changing.
David
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Anne Marie Breen
I would totally recommend the hearing clinic. They are professional and very knowledgeable but also very friendly and easy to talk to.
LINDA BENTON
An amazing insight into what top level hearing care looks like. The hearing solution provided has been life changing.
David
Always very professional and prompt service Everyone very pleasant Evironment very comfortable Recommend highly
Anne Marie Breen
I would totally recommend the hearing clinic. They are professional and very knowledgeable but also very friendly and easy to talk to.
LINDA BENTON
An amazing insight into what top level hearing care looks like. The hearing solution provided has been life changing.
David
Always very professional and prompt service Everyone very pleasant Evironment very comfortable Recommend highly
Anne Marie Breen
I would totally recommend the hearing clinic. They are professional and very knowledgeable but also very friendly and easy to talk to.
LINDA BENTON
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