Your little one has a big world of sounds to explore. Our team makes pediatric hearing services fun and interactive, and we invite you to be part of the process. We can't wait to meet your family and get started down the road to communication success!
Evaluation
Hearing is important, and our team is dedicated to providing you with immediate results on your child's hearing abilities. No age is too young. We assess newborns, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers. We invite special populations, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or those children who have not been able to complete a hearing evaluation elsewhere. Components of a pediatric evaluation include:
- Medical history/family interview
- Physical examination of the outer ear and the ear canal (otoscopy)
- Behavioral assessment (Conditioned Play Audiometry and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry)
- Middle ear measurements (tympanometry and acoustic reflexes)
- Inner ear measurements (otoacoustic emissions)
Treatment
Sound’s approach to treating hearing loss is patient-first and family-centered. We look at the unique needs of your child and use best practices to ensure best outcomes. We involve family members, educators, and other providers in finding solutions to ensure that your child excels. Components of our holistic approach include:
- Hearing instruments (hearing aids) and technology
- Assistive listening devices and FM systems
- Hearing protection
- Adjustment and informational counseling
- Early intervention
- Educational advocacy
- Multidisciplinary care coordination - connecting families with state agencies, special education providers, and community organizations