Referral Hearing
Hearing, like vision can change through normal development.
There are many potential reasons why your child has had a refer result for hearing including recent coughs and colds, wax build up, ear infections or swimmers ear.
While the likelihood of permanent hearing loss is low, even temporary impairment can hinder learning. Therefore, addressing these issues promptly is essential to minimize any educational impact.
Next Steps
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1. Visit your Child's Doctor
Your Doctor can rule out any signs of infection, injury or waxy build up. If, at this stage the ear can be treated, re-screening can take place 8 weeks later to see if hearing has returned to normal.
Start Right offers at home services if you wish to have another screening for your child.
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2. Your Doctor may refer your child to an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist.
This is for further investigation and a full hearing check-up. An ENT may then refer onto an Audiologist to develop a treatment plan.
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3. Audiologist
Audiologists are health care professionals who diagnose, manage, and treat hearing, balance, or ear problems. They work in the field of audiology, which is the science of hearing and balance. They determine the severity and type of hearing loss a patient has and develop a plan for treatment.