What should I expect during a child's hearing test and evaluation?

When you bring your child to Melody Audiology for a hearing test and evaluation, you can expect comprehensive, compassionate, and professional care for hearing loss in children. The process involves several key steps designed to accurately assess and address hearing loss.

First, our team will conduct a thorough case history, asking about your child’s medical and developmental history, as well as any concerns you may have noticed regarding their hearing. This information helps us tailor the evaluation to your child’s specific needs.

Next, we perform various tests to measure how your child responds to sounds. These tests may include visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) for younger children, which uses visual stimuli to encourage responses to sound, and conditioned play audiometry (CPA) for older children, which involves using a play activity as part of the hearing test.

Our registered hearing aid practitioners and affiliated ENT doctors work together to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Based on the results, we will discuss the findings with you in detail and recommend the best course of action. This might involve hearing aids, further medical consultation, or other hearing support services we offer at Melody Audiology.

Understanding and managing hearing loss in children is crucial for their development and quality of life. At Melody Audiology, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions and support to ensure your child can fully engage with the world around them.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or contact one of our locations in Downtown Edmonton, Mill Woods, Sherwood Park, South Edmonton, or St. Albert.