09/08/2026
September is Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Month!!!
What are some common causes of hearing loss in children?
๐Congenital hearing loss (caused by a number of factors, such as prematurity or toxin exposure in utero)
๐Genetic syndromes
๐Untreated ear infections
๐Illnesses
๐Head injuries
๐Noise Exposure
How does childhood hearing loss affect development?
Hearing loss can impact the way a child learns speech and language skills. The severity and nature (e.g. temporary or permanent) of the hearing loss will determine the course of treatment.
Working closely with an audiologist and speech-language pathologist will help families along their course of chosen treatment.
References and read more:https://www.asha.org/siteassets/ais/ais-hearing-loss-childhood.pdf
https://www.asha.org/siteassets/ais/ais-causes-of-hearing-loss-in-children.pdf