Specialists say that 80 percent of a child's speech and language skills are acquired by age three. By that time, the loss has caused irreversible delays in speech, language and auditory skills. These children can be educated in a regular classroom. The cost of their education goes down, and they require fewer special services as adults. If you think your child has a hearing loss, you might be right.
Parents are usually the first to recognize a hearing loss in their child.
Temporary hearing loss due to earwax or fluid in the ears can usually be restored through medical treatment. Early diagnosis, early fitting of hearing aids and an early start on a special education program can help maximize the child's existing hearing. All rights reserved.