Learn about hearing loss

Parents are most often the first to notice the signs of hearing loss in their child.

On these pages you can learn more about the signs of hearing loss in children, and how a hearing test is made. You can also obtain an understanding of the audiological terms that you will encounter if your child is tested for hearing loss.

Signs of hearing loss

It is important to identify hearing loss in children as early as possible, because it may ensure the child better language skills later on in life. 

Read more about the early signs of hearing loss

Hearing tests

If you suspect that your child has a hearing loss, take action: A hearing test can confirm or dismiss a hearing loss.  All hearing tests are quick and painless for your child.

Read more about hearing tests for children

The diagnosis

From the moment hearing loss is diagnosed your family enters a new world of audiological terms. A clear, thorough understanding of the hearing test results can help provide the base for the decisions ahead of you.

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Causes of hearing loss Hearing loss may be congenital and be caused by factors such as illness during pregnancy and complications during birth.   Other types of hearing loss are developed after birth.   Read more about the  known causes of hearing loss

Hearing loss in children The child´s hearing ability may be compromised if there is damage to the outer, middle or inner ear, in the brain or to the path from the ear to the brain.   Only certain types of hearing impairment can be treated with medicine or surgery, while most others will benefit from the use of hearing aids.   Read more about  the diagnosis