Pediatrics

Pediatrics

We love seeing children as well as adults at Auditory Services.  All children should have a hearing test.
We routinely do pediatric testing.  This sometimes utilizes methods which are different from testing adults.  Pediatric testing often involves the use of animated figures in the test booth, “play audiometry” and testing of “otoacoustic emissions”.  If you have been involved with the birth of a baby in the past several years, you may have witnessed otoacoustic emissions testing in the hospital, when the baby received a check of hearing before being discharged.

When a child needs hearing aids…..

We have over twenty years of experience selecting and fitting children with hearing aids.  Children have unique needs and consideration when using hearing aids.  Children’s lives revolve around playing, learning and family.  Making sure the hearing impaired child is prepared to experience and enjoy all of these aspects of life is the goal of pediatrics in audiology.  In addition to well chosen and properly fit hearing aids, this often involves the use of supplemental systems such as “FM” systems, advances which keep kids connected with all the latest technology.

Swim plugs
We have a colorful array of swim-plugs for kids and adults.  Anyone who is trying to keep water out of their ears during swimming or bathing will love a custom set of swim plugs.  Nothing makes you feel more secure under water than custom swim plugs.