Link Friday: Five Great Resources For Hearing Loss Help
Every parent wants their newborn to be perfectly healthy. They want them to have every available advantage in life. Unfortunately, many parents have the frustration and fear of wondering about their child’s hearing. All children have their hearing tested before leaving the hospital but, unless there is serious concern, no additional testing is routinely performed. Here are five great links, if you are concerned about hearing loss in your child.
1. First and foremost, check with your pediatrician. Have them examine your child’s ears for any abnormalities and run any tests they can in their office.
2. Request a referral to an otolaryngologist. This is an ear, nose and throat specialist; they are the experts on this topic.
3. See an audiologist for a hearing test. After the age a two, most children can sit in a booth with a parent to take a modified hearing test.
4. If your child is a late talker, call your local school district. Generally, your child does not have to be enrolled in school to get help. Many districts have speech therapists on staff to assist any child, regardless of how young, in their area.
5. If your child does have moderate to severe hearing loss, join a support group. There are so many options in this day and age to assist both you and your child.