{"id":343,"date":"2021-05-27T12:22:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T16:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T16:21:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T21:21:25","slug":"pediatric-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is pediatric hearing loss treated? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing aids are the most effective and common treatment option for most types of hearing loss, and they are extremely useful for both children and adults alike. Since children\u2019s language and social skills have not fully developed as adults\u2019 have, getting the highest quality of sound possible delivered to your child\u2019s ear is a top priority.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What type of hearing aid are children treated with?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are several styles of hearing aids for adults, but children are typically fitted with Behind The Ear (BTE) hearing aids. BTE hearing aids have a casing, which sits behind the ear and houses all the electronics, which attaches over the top of the ear by tube that runs down the ear and connects to a custom mold in the ear canal. These hearing aids are the most powerful and effective for relaying consistent, understandable sound. As the inexpensive, custom molds can be made to fit the child\u2019s ear as they grow, BTE hearing aids are considered the best option for children.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What hearing aid accessories are right for children?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"For older children who understand their hearing loss, wireless remote control accessories and apps allow for precise hearing aid adjustments without having to touch the tiny and delicate controls on the hearing devices themselves. Other similar accessories can allow your child to wirelessly connect directly to important equipment like televisions, cell phones, computers and MP3 plays, which will help them relate more easily to their peers and family members.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids are the primary treatment option for most <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/types-of-hearing-loss\/\">types of permanent pediatric hearing loss<\/a>. It is critical to treat hearing loss as early as possible to support a child\u2019s speech-language development, social skills, and learning. Hearing aid options will depend on the type, severity, and configuration of your child\u2019s hearing loss. A pediatric audiologist will offer treatment guidelines after learning about your child\u2019s medical history and completing a hearing assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pediatric-hearing-loss\">Pediatric Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-477562336.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1255\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting immediate treatment for a <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/\">child with hearing loss<\/a> is vital to their developmental, learning and behavioral abilities. Treatment options will depend on the type, severity and frequency of your child\u2019s hearing loss. A pediatric audiologist will offer treatment guidelines after learning about your child\u2019s medical history and completing a hearing assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hearing-aid-styles\">Hearing Aid Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children with hearing loss are typically fitted with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/hearing-aids-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids<\/a>. BTE hearing aids have a casing, which sits behind the ear and houses all the electronics. This attaches over the top of the ear to a tube that runs down the ear and connects to a custom mold in the ear canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BTE style of hearing aid is the most common style choice for children for a number of factors, including durability and the ability to adjust the fitting as the ear continues to grow. Other styles may be considered on a case-by-case basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hearing-aid-accessories\">Hearing Aid Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s hearing aids have the ability to connect to a variety of assistive devices that may be used in the classroom (e.g., FM system). 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