 First steps with hearing aids
Amplification of sounds is your hearing impaired child’s key to communication with the hearing world.
In order to give your child optimum auditory stimulation, amplification should be implemented soon after diagnosis.
The use of hearing aids enables your child to utilise his or her remaining hearing ability in order to optimise the perception of sound found in a normal environment. In this section you can read about hearing aids for children and what to be prepared for in your child´s fitting process.
Hearing aids for children When your child is getting a hearing aid, there are certain factors to be aware of. The choice of hearing aid will depend on the age of your child and characteristics that are unique to your child and his or her environment.  Hearing aids for children
Fitting a child
The hearing aid fitting process is very flexible, adaptable and ongoing. To obtain the most accurate hearing aid fitting, you and your child have to go through some preparations in the process.
Fitting children
Getting used to hearing aidsWearing hearing aids should be a positive experience for your child. Allow your child to slowly get used to wearing hearing aids and hearing new sounds.
How to get used to hearing aids
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Amplification does not reverse the hearing loss, but it enables your child to hear sounds that would otherwise be too soft to hear. |
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