Sign that a Child has

Hearing Problems
Speech Problems
Some of the speech problems which can be due to hearing
difficulty are inability to say words correctly, delays in language
learning and communication, and opting to use non-verbal gestures
over verbal communication.

Inattentiveness
When a child does not respond when being called, it could be a
sign of hearing difficulty.
Increasing Volume
If a child puts the volume on the television, radio, or computer too
high, or if he or she speaks louder than most children, these could also be
indicative of hearing problems.

Not Following Directions

Children with hearing difficulty also have difficulty with language,
and thus, may be confused by direction, find it difficult to follow
directions, or consistently ask for instructions to be repeaed.
Learning Difficulties
Another sign of hearing problems is when a students experiences
learning problems in school.

Social Withdrawal
Individuals with hearing problems tend to avoid social situation,
and thus, may not participate in activities as sports, parties, or even family
gatherings.
 ASSESSMENT OF HEARING LOSS
The following are the different ways hearing loss is assessed
( Heaward, 2017 )
Assessment of Infants
The following table shows the expected auditory behaviors during the baby’s
first year
Pure Tone Audiometry
It used to assess the hearing of older children and adults by
determining how loud sounds at various frequencies must be for one to
hear them.

Speech Reception Test

It tests a person’s detection and understanding of speech sounds.

Alternative Audiometric Techniques

It includes play audiometry, in which the child is taught to perform
simple but distinct activities whenever one hears the signal speech or pure
tone
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