PEDIATRICS

Children who are diagnosed with hearing loss and receive early intervention at an early age are better able to develop learning and language skills.

Hearing is the foundation for communication and speech development.

The first three years of life are the most critical period of language development.

As such, early identification and management of hearing loss is imperative for communication success.

Prevalence of hearing loss is 2 to 3 of every 1000 births.

“Dr. Anderson provides care with compassion. When my 5 year old son received his diagnosis of being profoundly deaf on one side, we were scared and unsure what steps to take to help him. Dr. Anderson led with empathy, validating our feelings and also giving us hope by sharing support and research-based options. My son’s path to success felt less daunting after working with Dr. Anderson.”

— KATHY FISHER

We are a specialty clinic with rich experience in testing infants, toddlers, young children and teenagers.

If your child has been referred for a diagnostic audiology evaluation, it means that hearing loss needs to be ruled out or further examined.

Your child has access to the most advanced technologies and expert services including:

  • Diagnostic hearing assessment

  • Educational consultation

  • Cochlear Implant evaluation

What are the levels of hearing loss?

  • Mild

    A child with mild hearing loss will have trouble hearing soft sounds, including people with soft voices.

  • Moderate

    A child with moderate hearing loss will have trouble following conversations at a normal level, particularly if there is background noise.

  • Severe

    A child with severe hearing loss has trouble hearing loud voices.

  • Profound

    A child with profound hearing loss cannot hear most sounds.

“Learning our infant daughter had hearing loss was initially overwhelming and isolating. When we found Dr. Anderson, all of that changed. She spent so much time with us and explained things very clearly. I walked out of our first appointment feeling so much more informed, empowered and hopeful about my daughter’s future.”

— SALLY B.