Understanding the Psychology of Hearing Loss Denial
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There are some things that parents can immediately and easily identify as being amiss in a young child – for instance poor eyesight if their vision isn’t clear and they find it difficult to see objects, words in a book clearly or a cracked bone if their child is limping or complaining of pain in their foot or a food allergy if their child always reacts negatively to a particular food item.
However, identifying hearing loss can be a tad more complicated, as the signs are not always in black or white. So, here are four signs to look out for that could mean your child needs a hearing test.
Yes, you read that correctly, you can even look out for signs of hearing loss in an infant. Even if your newborn passes the initial hearing screening, there are chances that he or she can experience hearing loss at a later stage. Here are some baby milestones that can guide you – if your baby isn’t crossing these milestones, you might want to consider doing another test to double check:
As your baby grows into a toddler, signs of a hearing loss may include:
Sometimes, parents fail to see the signs of hearing impairment when their child is in the baby or toddler stages, because it can be quite a grey area. However, when a child reaches school-going age, it can become more apparent to identify hearing loss.
Here are some signs to look out for at this stage:
Sometimes, hearing loss can be overlooked during the initial years. Or, perhaps, could have developed at a later stage owing to an untreated infection or other cause. Here are some signs to look out for in a school-aged child, to see if they require a hearing test:
Fear not, in case your child does experience hearing loss, there are plenty of new-age options to assist them. Visit a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) and they can guide you and help you find a hearing aid that suits your child. There are plenty of styles available in the market now – some that are so minute and aren’t even visible to the naked eye – so you and your child will be sure to find something that you’ll like and fits in well with your child’s lifestyle.
To learn more about Armand’s Hearing Center, call us at: Bradenton: (941) 357-2054 and Sun City: (813) 990-0335.
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