Paediatric Audiology: Private Hearing Tests for Children

Ensuring your child has strong hearing and communication skills is crucial for their growth. As parents ourselves, you can rest easy knowing that we are committed to providing comprehensive hearing care for children. Our team of expert audiologists is here to support you and your child every step of the way with private audiology tailored for your children’s unique needs.

Paediatric Audiology: Private Hearing Tests for Children

Ensuring your child has strong hearing and communication skills is crucial for their growth. As parents ourselves, you can rest easy knowing that we are committed to providing comprehensive hearing care for children. Our team of expert audiologists is here to support you and your child every step of the way with private audiology tailored for your children’s unique needs.

Paediatric Audiology: Private Hearing Tests for Children

Ensuring your child has strong hearing and communication skills is crucial for their growth. As parents ourselves, you can rest easy knowing that we are committed to providing comprehensive hearing care for children. Our team of expert audiologists is here to support you and your child every step of the way with private audiology tailored for your children’s unique needs.

Are We the Right Fit for Your Child? 

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/disorder (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential

Are We the Right Fit for Your Child? 

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/disorder (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential

Are We the Right Fit for Your Child? 

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/disorder (APD). APD can affect a child’s ability to learn, follow directions, read, engage in conversation, and reach their full potential

Common Signs of APD

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.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT BEFORE CARRYING OUT AN APD DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT YOU WILL NEED TO FIRST ATTEND FOR A FULL DIAGNOSTIC HEARING ASSESSMENT TO RULE OUT HEARING LOSS AND OTHER CAUSES OF LISTENING DIFFICULTIES.

Struggling to hear in background noise

Difficulty focusing in noisy environments such as classrooms or playgrounds.

Mishears or misunderstands what is being said 

Frequent need for repetition, especially in group settings.

Cannot remember longer instructions

Challenges with following multi-step directions.

Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room

Needs quieter environments for tasks that require attention.

Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech 

Trouble keeping up with conversations and different speech patterns.

Often daydreams

Frequently drifts off during listening tasks

Becomes unsettled at school 

Struggles to stay focused in class

Dislikes speaking on the phone

Finds phone conversations confusing or difficult

Common Signs of APD

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.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT BEFORE CARRYING OUT AN APD DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT YOU WILL NEED TO FIRST ATTEND FOR A FULL DIAGNOSTIC HEARING ASSESSMENT TO RULE OUT HEARING LOSS AND OTHER CAUSES OF LISTENING DIFFICULTIES.

Struggling to hear in background noise

Difficulty focusing in noisy environments such as classrooms or playgrounds.

Mishears or misunderstands what is being said 

Frequent need for repetition, especially in group settings.

Cannot remember longer instructions

Challenges with following multi-step directions.

Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room

Needs quieter environments for tasks that require attention.

Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech 

Trouble keeping up with conversations and different speech patterns.

Often daydreams

Frequently drifts off during listening tasks

Becomes unsettled at school 

Struggles to stay focused in class

Dislikes speaking on the phone

Finds phone conversations confusing or difficult

Common Signs of APD

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.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT BEFORE CARRYING OUT AN APD DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT YOU WILL NEED TO FIRST ATTEND FOR A FULL DIAGNOSTIC HEARING ASSESSMENT TO RULE OUT HEARING LOSS AND OTHER CAUSES OF LISTENING DIFFICULTIES.

Struggling to hear in background noise

Difficulty focusing in noisy environments such as classrooms or playgrounds.

Mishears or misunderstands what is being said 

Frequent need for repetition, especially in group settings.

Cannot remember longer instructions

Challenges with following multi-step directions.

Difficulty concentrating unless it is very quiet in the room

Needs quieter environments for tasks that require attention.

Difficulty understanding accents and cannot follow fast speech 

Trouble keeping up with conversations and different speech patterns.

Often daydreams

Frequently drifts off during listening tasks

Becomes unsettled at school 

Struggles to stay focused in class

Dislikes speaking on the phone

Finds phone conversations confusing or difficult

Importance of Early Intervention

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. Private audiology services for children will be adjusted to fit your child’s needs, including accessible language and gentle approaches, so your child is comfortable and relaxed for their private paediatric hearing test. 

Importance of Early Intervention

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. Private audiology services for children will be adjusted to fit your child’s needs, including accessible language and gentle approaches, so your child is comfortable and relaxed for their private paediatric hearing test. 

Importance of Early Intervention

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. Private audiology services for children will be adjusted to fit your child’s needs, including accessible language and gentle approaches, so your child is comfortable and relaxed for their private paediatric hearing test. 

Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Children

Identifying early signs of hearing loss in children is vital for prompt hearing optimisation so they can grow into independent, confident adults. 

Not responding to their name 

Often ignores being called out

Delayed speech development 

Takes longer to form clear words

Frequently asking for repetition 

Regularly asks people to repeat

Turning up the volume excessively 

Prefers sound much louder than others

Struggling to follow conversations 

Has trouble keeping up in talks

Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Children

Identifying early signs of hearing loss in children is vital for prompt hearing optimisation so they can grow into independent, confident adults. 

Not responding to their name 

Often ignores being called out

Delayed speech development 

Takes longer to form clear words

Frequently asking for repetition 

Regularly asks people to repeat

Turning up the volume excessively 

Prefers sound much louder than others

Struggling to follow conversations 

Has trouble keeping up in talks

Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Children

Identifying early signs of hearing loss in children is vital for prompt hearing optimisation so they can grow into independent, confident adults. 

Not responding to their name 

Often ignores being called out

Delayed speech development 

Takes longer to form clear words

Frequently asking for repetition 

Regularly asks people to repeat

Turning up the volume excessively 

Prefers sound much louder than others

Struggling to follow conversations 

Has trouble keeping up in talks

Have more questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about your hearing health, need help booking an appointment, or simply want to chat with our friendly team we’re just a message away. 

What age should my child have their first hearing test?

A private hearing test for your child is advised shortly after birth. Early diagnosis can help address potential issues promptly.

How do you conduct hearing tests for children?
What can cause hearing loss in children?
Are hearing aids effective for children?
How much will a private hearing test for my child cost?
How can I support my child at home?

Have more questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about your hearing health, need help booking an appointment, or simply want to chat with our friendly team we’re just a message away. 

What age should my child have their first hearing test?

A private hearing test for your child is advised shortly after birth. Early diagnosis can help address potential issues promptly.

How do you conduct hearing tests for children?
What can cause hearing loss in children?
Are hearing aids effective for children?
How much will a private hearing test for my child cost?
How much will a private hearing test for my child cost?

Have more questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about your hearing health, need help booking an appointment, or simply want to chat with our friendly team we’re just a message away. 

What age should my child have their first hearing test?

A private hearing test for your child is advised shortly after birth. Early diagnosis can help address potential issues promptly.

How do you conduct hearing tests for children?
What can cause hearing loss in children?
Are hearing aids effective for children?
How much will a private hearing test for my child cost?
How much will a private hearing test for my child cost?

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Welwyn

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At The Hearing Clinic, we understand that there are many misconceptions surrounding hearing loss, tinnitus and APD and it can be hard to know where to start and what to believe. Our friendly team is here to help. 


Simply complete the form and a member of our team will give you a call. We’ll answer your questions, explain a little more about what we offer and how we can help you rediscover the hearing you deserve

Hitchin

Welwyn

Request a Callback 

At The Hearing Clinic, we understand that there are many misconceptions surrounding hearing loss, tinnitus and APD and it can be hard to know where to start and what to believe. Our friendly team is here to help. 


Simply complete the form and a member of our team will give you a call. We’ll answer your questions, explain a little more about what we offer and how we can help you rediscover the hearing you deserve

Hitchin

Welwyn

Request a Callback 

At The Hearing Clinic, we understand that there are many misconceptions surrounding hearing loss, tinnitus and APD and it can be hard to know where to start and what to believe. Our friendly team is here to help. 


Simply complete the form and a member of our team will give you a call. We’ll answer your questions, explain a little more about what we offer and how we can help you rediscover the hearing you deserve

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