Hearing tests for children
Introduction
Routine hearing tests areoffered to newborn babies and childrento identify any problems early on in their development. Although serious hearing problems during childhood arerare, early testing ensures that any problems are picked up andmanaged as early as possible. This page covers: Hearing tests for children Hearing tests for children Whyhearing testsare important When will my child's hearing be checked? Newborn hearing screening Hearing tests for older babies and children Causes ofhearing problems in babies and children Spotting signs of a hearing problem
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Introduction
Read about when hearing tests are routinely offered to children, what they involve and why they're important.
Why hearing tests areimportant
Hearing tests carried out soon after birth can help identify most babies with significant hearing loss,andtestinglater in childhood canpick up any problems that have been missed or have been slowly ge
When will my child's hearing be checked?
Your child's hearing may be checked: Within a few weeks of birth this is known as newborn hearing screening and it's often carried out before you leave hospital after giving birth. This is routi
Newborn hearing screening
Newborn babies can be screened for any potential hearing problems using two quick and painless tests. The tests are normally conducted on the ward before you leave hospital. They are the: automated
Causes of hearing problems in babies and children
There are a number of reasons why a child may have a hearing problem, includingtemporary hearing loss froma common illness such as a cold . Somepossible causes of hearingloss thatmay be detected dur
Spotting signs of a hearing problem
Although your child will be offered routine hearing tests as they grow up, it's still important for you to look out for signs of any problems and seek adviceif you have any concerns. For babies, the
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