5 facts every parent should know about childhood hearing problems
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5 Facts Every Parent Should Know About Childhood
Hearing Problems
Whether you are young or old, you
may experience hearing loss. In
fact, nearly 12 percent of kids age 6
through 19 have noise induced
hearing loss according to the
American Academy of Audiology. Of
all birth defects, hearing loss
presents itself more often than any
other congenital defect in the United
States. In fact, the American
Speech and Language Association reports that approximately 12,000 babies
are born each year with hearing loss.
Not every type of hearing loss is permanent.
– Not all hearing loss is the result of a long term permanent defect. Minor
conditions such as a build up of earwax or an infection could cause reversible
hearing loss. Medical treatment or minor surgery could be the solution to
some hearing loss issues, but early intervention is vital. Chronic (long term)
ear infections could cause permanent hearing loss so be sure you seek
professional help early on if ear infections are suspected.
Kids with hearing impairment can benefit greatly from early diagnosis and
treatment. – The earlier in life that hearing losses are identified, the more
likely the child is to develop fully normal language skills. Due to earlier
treatment, infants whose hearing loss was detected at age 6 months or
younger proved to develop better language skills than kids whose hearing
impairment wasn’t discovered until after 6 months of age.
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Speech and reading skills may be adversely affected by hearing loss. –
Language development in the brain of children is at its highest level between
age 0 and 3. Young children need to have proper hearing function in order to
develop normal speech patterns. Language skills are vital in order for kids to
go on to learn how to read effectively.
Not all hearing loss is permanent. – You may not realize that noise related
hearing loss is very common and it can be avoided all together. Using
protective ear plugs or ear muffs is a must for protecting kids from noise
induced hearing loss. Also, parents should lower the volume on stereos and
other electronics.
Parents are often times the first to identify early signs of hearing loss in
young children.
– Parents are many times the first to notice symptoms of hearing loss in
infants such as: no reaction to noises made by toys or not making babbling
sounds like normal infants. Around 9 months of age kids should be repeating
back sounds and should also understand some simple phrases and
commands. For a more in depth list of normal milestones for babies and
young children to assess possible hearing loss, ask your hearing specialist or
audiologist. Be sure to find out about recommended screenings as well.