Permanent hearing loss
Approximately 1-2 in 1000 babies are born with a permanent
hearing loss. Around the same number of children are predicted to
go onto to develop a permanent hearing loss during childhood.
Hearing loss can affect one or both ears.
Permanent hearing losses in children can be assisted and
improved through the use of hearing aids. For children with
permanent hearing loss early intervention is important. Children
who receive early intervention and use the recommended hearing
device during all waking hours will develop better speech and
language skills than those who don't. Early intervention has proven
to be critical. Assisting your child from within the first few
months of their life has huge benefits for their long term
development. You can download our information leaflets below.
Your child's hearing loss - Unilateral (affecting
one ear)
Your child's hearing loss - Bilateral (affecting
both ears)
Later identification of hearing loss
Management Options - Unilateral Hearing
Loss
