MILD HEARING LOSS: TREAT NOW OR WAIT AND SEE?

This is a topic that comes up A LOT in both the pediatric world as well as the adult world. The term “mild” or “slight” can give the illusion that the degree of hearing loss is unlikely to be significant enough to warrant aggressive treatment. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Time and time again in our careers, we have seen a “wait and see” approach be implemented in these situations with HORRIBLE consequences. When not treated, mild hearing loss can cause: • Listening Fatigue • Speech and Language Delays • Central Auditory Processing Disorder • Social-Emotional Impacts If spoken language is the goal, mild hearing loss, even if temporary, CAN and SHOULD be treated aggressively to lessen the impacts it can create. Even if your physician and/or audiologist recommends the “wait and see” approach, we encourage you to QUESTION THAT! You are the best advocate for the long-lasting effects a mild hearing loss could cause for YOU and/or YOUR CHILD. For more information, visit our website or e-mail us directly! www.littleheroeshearingclinic.com [email protected] [email protected]