Hearing loss, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, affects two in every 100 children under the age of 18. While heredity often plays a large role in pediatric hearing loss, there are other factors that can also lead to hearing impairment...
Noise-induced hearing loss is a form of hearing damage caused by exposure to overly loud sounds or sounds that persist for long periods. Children may be unaware of hearing loss risks, and as a result may develop unintentional hearing loss. You can...
Your child's success in school and later life may depend on how well she communicates. Children are not born with good communication skills, according to the University of Delaware, but can learn to listen and understand, express themselves...
Hearing loss is the most common congenital condition in the country, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. About 33 babies are born daily with a degree of hearing loss. But, hearing loss may also result from factors such as noise levels...
The ability to hear is a critical tool that aids young children's social, cognitive and emotional development, according to KidsHealth, a part of the Nemours Foundation. Even a slight hearing problem can compromise a child's ability to...
Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the communication patterns, social interaction and development of almost 1 percent of all American children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The earliest signs can be seen in the first...
Most kids can hear from the time they are born, and they learn to communicate verbally by imitating the sounds and voices that surround them. However, 2 to 3 out of every 1,000 kids in the United States are born with hearing problems that range...
There were 23.3 million males and 27.3 females living in the U.S. with some type of disability in 2008, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A disability or handicap can affect a person's cognitive ability or physical ability....
If your toddler has a hearing problem that remains undetected and untreated, she may experience delays in social development, speech and language development and face academic challenges, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Initial...
Hearing is an important component of early child development. Even a minor loss of hearing can significantly affect a child's speech and ability to comprehend language. An early hearing screening is imperative in detecting hearing loss. Hearing...
Middle ear infections, also called otitis media, afflict three of four children by age three, according to information supplied by the Mayo Clinic. Many doctors take a "wait and see" approach to earaches, as they generally resolve in three days,...
Part of healthy growth and development is eating right and getting all of the vitamins and minerals you need. Without enough vitamins and minerals, you risk a deficiency that can affect your health, including hearing. Vitamins and minerals can be...
Children can be born with a hearing problem or they can develop one during childhood. The American Hearing Aid Associates explains that children who are exposed to certain medications may be at risk for losing their hearing; low birth weight...
During the process of hearing, your ear converts vibrations from sound waves into nerve signals that travel to your brain, which interprets the signals as the related sounds. The hearing process does not work properly in approximately 10 percent...
Both viral and bacterial meningitis are severe and potentially life-threatening illnesses that most commonly affect infants and young children. While viral meningitis usually clears up on its own without causing permanent damage, the same cannot...
Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci, or Streptococcus agalactiae, are normal flora of the lower intestinal tract and female genital tract in up to 35 percent of women. Colonization of the vagina with group B streptococci typically is an indication...
When you picture sign language, you may imagine two adults communicating using their hands. However, it is also possible for a baby to learn sign language. This is a benefit if your child suffers from hearing loss, but it can also be helpful even...
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ASHA, toddlers should have hearing tests when requested, required by law or when there are indications that a test is needed. The Individuals with Disabilities Act requires all...
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, a hearing impairment is considered a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act if it substantially limits a major life activity, substantially limited a major life...
In the first year of life, you may believe that your baby is speaking, but most of these words are just development babble. This gibberish does lay the groundwork for proper speech later on. At around 1 year of age, they will start to form words...
Fluid in the ear forms due to a previous middle ear infection and due to a block of the Eustachian tube. This tube connects the nose to the middle ear. When this is blocked, thick, glue-like sticky fluid builds up behind the eardrum. This...
Auditory memory is the ability to not only understand and process information presented orally, but also to recall it when needed. In many children with auditory memory problems, the root cause is in the processing phase. Children may not be able...
Parents anticipating the birth of a normal, healthy child can find themselves facing a challenge if their child is born with, or develops, developmental delays due to genetics, an illness or events during pregnancy. These events can create an...
Earwax is a natural substance in the ear canal. It serves several purposes and should not be removed from a child's ear unless it is causing her to be in pain or have trouble hearing. Even though excess wax may look yucky in your child's ear,...
Excessive fluid in the ear is the most universal form of hearing loss among children. The middle ear is located behind the eardrum and is normally filled with air. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), when a child has middle ear...
Sign language provides a way for young children to communicate before they are able to verbalize their thoughts and needs, according to BabyCenter. A child as young as 8 months old may be able to learn and use some basic signs. Even if your child...
You only see the outside portion of your ear, but there are actually three parts that work together to collect and make sense of the sounds in your environment. These are the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. By observing certain safety...
Middle ear effusion is a term that describes the abnormal buildup of fluid in the area behind the eardrum. The condition is also called otitis media with effusion. Children may develop effusion for a number of reasons, including after-effects of...
Earwax is helpful to prevent foreign objects from getting into your child's ear and prevent infection. Too much earwax in your child's ear, however, can create a blockage, which can cause hearing loss and discomfort. To prevent earwax from...
