Understanding Hearing Loss in Babies and Children - Nemours Children's Health

If you've been told that your child has hearing loss you probably have questions there are several different types and degrees of hearing loss which means there are different ways to manage it so it's important that you fully understand the type of hearing loss affecting your child learning which part of the auditory system is causing the hearing loss will help you understand how it affects your child's life and what can be done to maximize your child's potential to develop speech and language and to succeed in life. Nemours Children's Audiology experts can provide diagnostic and behavioral tests that can help to evaluate your child's type of hearing loss. Once you and your clinicians have a good idea of what is not functioning correctly, you can talk about the available options for your child. If your child has hearing loss ,begin treatment as soon as possible. Kids who don't get treated early enough can have language delays and other problems. With the right care plan, your child will hear better and develop the communication skills needed to be successful in life. We’re redefining children’s health by looking beyond and improving children’s health where it starts — at home, in the community and anywhere you find children. Nemours Children's Health. Well beyond medicine.