Treacher Collins, Piere Robin, Klippel Feil, Crouzons Lange Jewell Nielsen Syndrome associated with prolonged QT syndrome Genetic Post-natal Alport Neurofibromatosis Hunter and Hurler syndromes. Family support very important on prognosis Even mild hearing impairment can affect development, personality, and school performance. Evaluation of Hearing Any child with poor school performance or history of inattentiveness needs their hearing screened. This includes all children with poor grades, ADD or ADHD, and emotional problems. Testing - May estimate hearing ability by child's response to loud noise, older children's response to whispering simple commands or questions.
Many offices are able to do audiograms for screening purposes.
If there are any doubts about the child's ability to hear, referral should be made to trained audiologist for definitive results. The key to treatment is early detection and then a team approach involving the primary care doctor, otolaryngologist, audiologist, speech and language specialist, educational specialist, and the schools. Early Identification and Intervention for Children who are Hearing Impaired. Pediatrics in Review. Hearing Loss in the Absence of Otitis Media.