Child Hearing Tests
Does your child have speech or language difficulties? Do they struggle to follow instructions, become easily distracted, or find it challenging to concentrate at school? These can all be signs of hearing loss.
At Dilworth Hearing, we offer comprehensive child hearing tests for babies, toddlers, and children from six months of age. Hearing issues can affect children at any stage of development, and even mild or temporary hearing loss can impact speech, learning, and social confidence.
If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, early assessment is key. Undiagnosed hearing loss can affect language development, classroom learning, and social interaction. Our experienced audiologists provide tailored paediatric hearing tests to help identify concerns early and support your child’s long-term hearing health.
Signs Your Child May Have Hearing Loss
Hearing loss in children isn’t always obvious, and the signs can vary depending on their age and development. In many cases, children may not realise they are having difficulty hearing or may not be able to explain it.
You may want to consider a child hearing test if your child shows any of the following signs:
- Does not respond consistently when spoken to or called by name
- Frequently asks for repetition or says “what?”
- Turns up the volume on the TV or devices louder than usual
- Has delayed speech or unclear pronunciation
- Struggles to follow instructions or conversations
- Has difficulty concentrating or seems easily distracted
- Experiences challenges at school or daycare
- Appears frustrated, withdrawn, or less engaged socially
- Has frequent ear infections or complains of ear pain
- Says they can hear but not understand clearly
While these signs don’t always mean your child has hearing loss, they can indicate that a hearing check is needed. A professional child hearing test can help identify or rule out any concerns and provide clarity on the next steps.