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Using hearing aids for a child with hearing difficulties: How do you pick the best one?

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In this video Special Educator & Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT), Ms.Kim Chadda helps a parent understand the choices to be made and options to consider when picking an appropriate hearing aid to help address a child’s hearing problems.

A child will require to use a hearing aid/implant depending on:

●          Their age

●          The severity of their hearing impairment.

Hearing aids are usually recommended for mild / moderate / severe loss.

Cochlear Implants are usually recommended for severe / profound loss.

It is important to follow-up after a hearing equipment fitting. Ensure the child undergoes periodic audiograms / mapping assessments to understand if the hearing has changed after the fitting of the equipment. A parent may also test to see if the child responds to familiar speech sounds.

Note : Ask your therapist about using the Ling 6-Sound Test Principles to assess the complete speech spectrum across distances.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

Check this video too on Coming to terms with your child’s hearing impairment

Role of early intervention in improving speech & communication in your child

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In this video Special Educator & Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT), Ms.Kim Chadda addresses the importance and need for early intervention to help a child improve their speech and communication skills. It is crucial to seek professional support as soon as speech delay is observed in a child. Intervention at any age will be worked on and can impact the child in a positive way. Early intervention works best if the parents are closely engaged with the team of therapists, working towards achieving carefully set goals to help the child speak and communicate to the best extent possible.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

Check this video too on Impact of hearing loss on your child’s speech & communication

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