Children

Today it is possible to detect hearing loss very early in a child´s life. Discovering a hearing loss as early as possible is important because a child´s sense of hearing is crucial for later speech and language development.

On these pages you can find thorough information about how hearing loss is detected in children and how it may be managed successfully. You can also read about what you can do as a parent and where you can go to find further information and help.
 

Learn about hearing loss

It may be difficult for you as a parent to be sure of the signs of hearing loss in your child. If you are in doubt, take action - there are several hearing tests especially for children. 

Learn about hearing loss 

First steps with hearing aids

In order to give your child optimum auditory stimulation, amplification should be implemented soon after diagnosis. Fitting children with hearing aids is an ongoing process, and all family members may need to do some practical and emotional preparing.

Read more about the first steps with hearing aids

Widex solutions

The combination of early intervention and adequate amplification provided by Widex hearing aids helps optimise the child´s access to language and communication.

Read more about Widex hearing aid solutions for children