Checking your child’s hearing should be on your back-to-school list.
Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles.“Hearing loss on school performance is quite impactful,” says Dr. Conroy.“That’s when they’re really learning a lot of their language and speech skills. They’re also learning to get along socially with other children,” adds Dr. Conroy.
Besides noise, infections and other problems in the middle ear can lead to hearing loss. And hearing problems can run in families. Dr. Conroy says a hearing check should be a standard part of your student’s back-to-school routine, because earlier detection can lead to earlier intervention in the case of a hearing problem.
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