Pediatric Audiology in Calgary, AB

Pediatric hearing testing is vital to your child’s development. The ability to communicate and learn is closely linked to our senses, and even minor changes in hearing can significantly impact the way a child’s brain develops. Over time, untreated hearing loss can lead to challenges in both social and emotional well-being.

Untreated hearing loss in children may result in:

Learning difficulties
Social isolation
Fatigue
Hyperactivity
Depression
Aggression
Behavioral issues

At The Hearing Place in Calgary, AB, we specialize in pediatric audiology to ensure your child receives the best care. Our experienced audiologist provide thorough hearing testing for children in NW Calgary, NE Calgary, SW Calgary, and SE Calgary. Early detection and treatment of hearing loss are essential for supporting your child’s learning and overall development.

It’s recommended that newborns get screened for hearing loss before they leave the hospital. In addition, parents should watch for signs of hearing loss and get their children screened at least once a year.

Babies who can hear will:

Startle to sounds
Turn toward sounds (at 6 months or older)
Respond to hearing their name
Begin to mimic words and sounds

Even children who pass their newborn screening and show signs of hearing may lose hearing from repeated ear infections, loud noises, or through an injury. This is why annual pediatric hearing tests are so important.

Over time, untreated hearing loss can start to impact their ability to socialize and hear at school.

Older children experiencing hearing loss may:

Learn to speak later than their peers
Fail to enunciate their words clearly
Turn up the volume on devices or the television
Request that you repeat the instructions
Misunderstand speakers frequently

If your child (6 or older) is showing any of these signs, call us for a pediatric hearing screening.