{"id":10314,"date":"2022-05-19T15:47:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T22:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=10314"},"modified":"2022-05-19T15:48:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T22:48:01","slug":"does-your-child-have-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/does-your-child-have-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Child Have Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Newborn hearing screenings catch the majority of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/hearing\/hearing-health\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">hearing loss<\/a> in children. However, certain genetic conditions or progressive hearing loss might not show up in your child until later. Let\u2019s examine some of the signs that may indicate your child is experiencing hearing loss so that you can get them the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Signs in Infants and Toddlers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Happy young family playing with their baby.\" class=\"wp-image-10316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-william-fortunato-6393037-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As any new parent knows, infants and toddlers seem to be reaching new milestones every day. Understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochlear.com\/us\/en\/home\/diagnosis-and-treatment\/diagnosing-hearing-loss\/signs-of-hearing-loss-in-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing and speech development milestones<\/a> in young children is essential to tracking your child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a complete list, here are some general guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">0 to 3 Months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Startle at loud noises<\/li><li>Begin cooing<\/li><li>Recognize your voice<\/li><li>Reacts when spoken to<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6-9 Months<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Recognizes speech sounds and familiar voices<\/li><li>Turns their head toward interesting sounds<\/li><li>Laughs and plays with their own voice<\/li><li>Uses different voices to express different feelings like enjoyment or discomfort<\/li><li>Starts to understand simple words like \u201cMommy,\u201d \u201cDaddy,\u201d etc..\u2026<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-2 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Says more and more words every month<\/li><li>Can ask basic two-word questions<\/li><li>Follows easy commands<\/li><li>Is able to identify simple objects and parts of their body if prompted<\/li><li>Is able to sit and listen when being read or sung to<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, guidelines aren\u2019t exact. Children develop at their own pace. Don\u2019t panic if your child meets these milestones a little later. If you are concerned about anything, make an appointment for an evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Signs in Older Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be harder to identify hearing loss in older children as they may have developed some coping mechanisms to help mask their issues. Signs may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Doesn\u2019t follow simple instructions or directions like \u201cPick up your toy.\u201d<\/li><li>Is falling behind in speech and verbal skills in school<\/li><li>Gets easily frustrated or confused when given instructions<\/li><li>Can\u2019t understand what you\u2019re saying unless they are looking directly at you<\/li><li>Seems especially exhausted after school and\/or has trouble making friends or maintaining good grades.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Troubles in school are especially common for children with hearing loss. To make sure they get the most out of their time at <a href=\"https:\/\/kirk.lwsd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Kirk Elementary<\/a> or another school, get their hearing tested if you suspect any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hearing test is a quick, painless way to determine the severity of your child\u2019s hearing loss and help their audiologist determine what treatments, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/hearing\/pediatrics\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> or cochlear implants, may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have additional questions or would like to schedule an appointment with an expert, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/hearing-tests-for-kids-making-the-experience-easy-and-stress-free\/\" class=\"related-post\">Hearing Tests for Kids: Making the Experience Easy and Stress-Free<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/cooking-safely-with-hearing-aids-this-thanksgiving\/\" class=\"related-post\">Cooking Safely With Hearing Aids This Thanksgiving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/three-surprising-signs-of-hearing-loss-you-might-be-missing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Three Surprising Signs of Hearing Loss You Might Be Missing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newborn hearing screenings catch the majority of hearing loss in children. 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