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Frequent Ear Infections
Recurring infections can damage hearing over time if untreated.
Turns Up Volume Often
Needs louder sound to hear what others hear at normal levels.
Needs Repetition to Understand
Often asks others to repeat, especially in noisy places.
Doesn't Respond When Called
May seem distracted but could simply not hear their name.
Speaks Loudly
May not hear their own voice well and overcompensates in volume.
Trouble Hearing When Facing Away
Relies on visual cues like lip-reading to understand speech.
Hearing loss in children can stem from infections, genetics, noise exposure, or complications during birth.
Otitis Media
Otitis media causes fluid in the middle ear. If untreated, it may lead to hearing loss. Tubes are often used to help prevent damage.
Congenital Hearing Loss
Present at birth, it’s often inherited. Other causes include infections, toxins, or complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
Acquired Hearing Loss
Appears after birth from illness, injury, or loud noise - often from earbuds, games, or loud events without hearing protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
With over 20 years combined knowledge and expertise, our audiologists have dealt
Preparing for Your Child’s Hearing Test
When coming in for a diagnostic hearing exam that is to be carried out on an infant, your baby should be tired and hungry. This allows you to feed your child or allow your child to sleep during the exam, making things go a lot smoother. (Note – if the baby is over 6 months we want them awake for behavioral testing. We want infants to sleep for their newborn hearing screenings or ABRs)
Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAE)
A small probe is placed at your baby’s ear canal, playing specific sounds. If the cochlea's outer hair cells respond, it shows the inner ear is working well.
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
Tiny earphones and scalp electrodes are used to play sounds and measure how the brain responds. Irregular responses may point to hearing issues.
