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What Should My Baby Be Hearing?
From the American Academy of Audiology Approximately three of every 1,000 babies have a significant hearing problem at birth.[i] More than 5,000 babies are born with hearing loss each year.[ii] Babies are not able to…
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Types of Pediatric Hearing Tests
There are several tests that may be completed during your child’s appointment with an audiologist based on their age and the reason for their visit. At their appointment, the audiologist will perform tests that assess…
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PE Tubes in Children
Pressure equalization (PE) tubes are commonly used in infants and children to treat recurrent middle ear infections. PE tubes are small, hollow cylinders made of plastic or metal that are surgically inserted into the eardrum.…
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Pediatric Hearing Testing
Hearing is a crucial part of any child’s development, especially in the first few years of life. Even a mild or partial hearing loss can affect a child’s proper speech and language development. Fortunately, many…
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Newborn Hearing Screening
Newborn Hearing Screenings were developed to assist in quickly and effectively diagnosing hearing loss present at birth. Catching hearing loss at an early age and enrolling a child in early intervention maximizes communication, literacy, and…
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Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children
What is mild hearing loss? Hearing loss is determined by the softest sound a person can hear in decibels. In adults, mild hearing loss occurs when the softest sounds a person can hear on average…
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How to Help Your Child with Hearing Loss
When a child receives any diagnosis, it can be accompanied by feelings of fear, frustration, and confusion for a parent. When a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, parents are often stepping into uncharted territory…
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How Do We Test Kids’ Hearing?
From the American Academy of Audiology 2-3 in 1000 children are born with a significant hearing loss.[1]Children of any age can be evaluated for hearing loss. Hearing loss can lead to significant difficulties with understanding…
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Congential CMV Infection
From the American Academy of Audiology 1 in every 200 babies are born with congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.[1] 1 in 5 of these babies will have long-term health problems.1 What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? CMV is…
