WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE A HEARING LOSS:
- Delayed speech and language development
- Using “what” and “huh” frequently
- Sitting close to the television when the volume is adequate for others
- Not being startled by intense sounds
- Does not awaken to loud noises
More than three million American children have a hearing loss. An estimated 1.3 million of these children are under the three years of age. Parents and grandparents are usually the first to discover hearing loss because they spend the most time with the child. Hearing loss may be temporary, caused by ear wax or middle ear infection, or may be permanent. Temporary losses may be corrected by medication or minor surgery. Those with permanent hearing loss may be fit with hearing aids at three months of age or earlier.
If you are worried about your child’s hearing, please contact an audiologist to schedule a complete hearing evaluation as soon as possible.
Clinic appointments for either of our two locations can be scheduled by calling 913-588-5730.
Audiology Clinic
Hearing and Speech Department
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Mail Stop 3039
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
Phone: 913-588-5730
Fax: 913-588-8948
email: belrod@kumc.edu
