{"id":203,"date":"2022-01-06T21:47:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T09:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:57:00","slug":"pediatric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/pediatric\/","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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amplify the Volume of Your Child\u2019s World with Pediatric Hearing Aids&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the laughter of other kids on the playground to parents reading books aloud, childhood is filled with sounds. If your child is experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/\">hearing loss<\/a>, they can connect with many of these noises using hearing aids. At Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, we can support your child&#8217;s hearing health care needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Children Experience Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/2019-data\/06-diagnostics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2019 Hearing Screening and Follow-Up Survey<\/a>, 1.7 per 1,000 babies screened were diagnosed with hearing loss. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/fullarticle\/380659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the CDC found<\/a> that between 1997 and 2005, 5 per 1,000 children ages 3-17 experienced hearing loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Hearing Aids Work?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids consist of a microphone that amplifies sound, a processor that analyzes sound and a speaker that delivers the sound to the ears. The device is powered by a battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Can My Child Begin Wearing Hearing Aids?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids can be put on babies who are just several months old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatric-Hearing-Aids-1536x990.jpg\" alt=\"Audiologist fitting a child with a new hearing aid\" class=\"wp-image-1362\" title=\"Pediatric Child Hearing Aid Fitting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatric-Hearing-Aids-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatric-Hearing-Aids-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pediatric-Hearing-Aids-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Pediatric Hearing Aids Differ From Models Made for Adults?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>They&#8217;re sturdier to handle wear-and-tear from<strong> <\/strong>children better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The battery cases are tamper-resistant to ensure that children do not swallow or mishandle them&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They often include a light to indicate whether or not the device is properly working, allowing parents and teachers to check them quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Make Sure My Child Wears Their Hearing Aids?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Begin using the hearing aids in quieter environments and build up to using it in areas with more sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how the hearing aids will help them using age-appropriate concepts and vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider decorating the hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in fun activities while your child is <a href=\"https:\/\/hearsantafe.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-fitting\/\">wearing their hearing aids<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure the hearing aids in place by using medical tape, pinning them to your child\u2019s shirt or with headbands or hats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019re Here for Your Family&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, it\u2019s natural to worry about your kid, particularly if you think they might have health concerns like hearing loss. At Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance, we can help your family navigate this time. Whether it\u2019s determining what hearing treatment plan works best for your child or helping them wear the device consistently, we\u2019re in your corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"custom-cta\">\r\n    Call Southwestern Hearing &#038; Balance at <a href=\"tel:+15059463955\" class=\"phone custom-cta-link\"><span class=\"phone-number\">(505) 946-3955<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amplify the Volume of Your Child\u2019s World with Pediatric Hearing Aids&nbsp; From the laughter of other kids on the playground to parents reading books aloud, childhood is filled with sounds. If your child is experiencing , they can connect with many of these noises using hearing aids. 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