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Check out These Facts on Speech, Hearing Loss, and
Children
Hearing loss can happen at any age. In fact, nearly 12 percent of kids
age 6 through 19 have noise induced hearing loss according to the
American Academy of Audiology. Hearing loss is also the number one
most common type of birth defect in the U.S. Nearly 12,000 children are
born each year with some type of hearing loss says the American Speech
and Language Association.
Some hearing loss in kids can be reversible. - Children can
experience hearing loss from many factors, some are reversible such as
an ear infection or a build up of earwax in
the middle ear. Medical treatment or minor
surgery could be the solution to some
hearing loss issues, but early intervention is
vital. Chronic (long term) ear infections
could cause permanent hearing loss so be
sure you seek professional help early on if
ear infections are suspected.
Language development is positively impacted by early
intervention. – Early identification and assessment of hearing losses is
vital. Studies have shown that infants whose hearing loss is detected
after 6 months of age did comparably worse on language skill
development compared to infants where the loss was detected and
treated before 6 months.
Speech and reading skills may be adversely affected by hearing
loss. – Language development in the brain of children is at its highest
level between age 0 and 3. Young children need to have proper hearing
function in order to develop normal speech patterns. Good language skills

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are very important in order for a young child to learn how to read.
Not all hearing loss is permanent. – There are types of hearing loss
that are preventable, including noise related damage to the hearing.
Using protective ear plugs or ear muffs is a must for protecting kids from
noise induced hearing loss. Also, parents should lower the volume on
stereos and other electronics.
Hearing loss signs and symptoms are often times initially
observed by parents. - Parents are many times the first to notice
symptoms of hearing loss in infants such as: no reaction to noises made
by toys or not making babbling sounds like normal infants. At 9 months
your baby should respond to the sound of his/her name, repeat back
some noises he/she hears and follow simple commands. Be sure to ask
your hearing specialist or audiologist for a more conclusive list of signs
and symptoms to watch for, as well as his/her recommendation on when
your child should have a professional hearing screening.