Pediatric Hearing Services in Oshawa

We’re hearing care experts, but we’re also parents – and there’s nothing more important than the healthy development of our children.

Knowing the status of your child’s hearing is important and key in making decisions that will help shape their future. This starts with a comprehensive hearing assessment with the latest in diagnostic testing equipment, conducted by our audiologist specializing in pediatrics. In this appointment, the audiologist will take the time you need to understand your child’s results and assist in making a plan if further steps are required. If your child hasn’t been responding at home or is struggling to hear well at school, a hearing assessment could alleviate some concerns about their hearing abilities and address if early intervention is required.

We offer comprehensive pediatric hearing services that work with your child’s comfort level to ensure a stress-free and supportive environment, no matter your child’s age. We also offer infant and newborn hearing assessments as part of Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program.

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Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program

Two out of every 1,000 babies born have a hearing loss, and four of those 1,000 develop a hearing loss by the age of five. If you’re concerned that your newborn, infant or toddler is struggling to respond or hear at home, we can assess their hearing to ease your worries about your child’s development.

Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program is available for all Ontario residents and will monitor and mitigate risks to your child’s hearing so their development of speech and language isn’t hindered or delayed.

Our team will ensure the process of testing your infant is stress-free and simple. We will ensure the appointment is streamlined and a smooth experience for both of you, which also ensures that we can get accurate results without stress. There are specific instructions prior to your visit. Please ensure you follow the instructions as outlined in the pre-visit e-mail.

Pediatric Assessments

We offer conditioned play audiometry (CPA) and visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), tympanometry, pure tone audiometry, speech reception tests and automatic brainstem response testing (ABR).

Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA)

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This test is done for children under 5 years old. It involves playing a game, such a placing a toy in a bucket when a sound is heard.

The child may also look at a visual reinforcer such as a cartoon character on a screen when they hear a sound.

Pure Tone Audiometry

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This technique is used typically with children aged 5+ years of age. Your child will wear headphones or wear foam inserts in their ears, hear a sound, then push a button or raise their hand when a sound is heard.

Speech Discrimination Tests

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Speech discrimination testing is important as it helps determine how well a child can hear and understand words under various listening conditions. It can help determine which speech sounds are heard, and which are not.

Tympanometry

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This test helps determine the functionality of the eardrum and middle ear. A small puff of air is delivered into the child’s ear. The movement and pressure changes of the eardrum are measured, recorded and categorized. This can help determine for example if there is a fluid build up behind the eardrum and can help determine if a referral to an Otolaryngologist is recommended to discuss treatment options.

ABR (Automatic Brainstem Response) Testing

This test is done at our clinic under Ontario’s Infant Hearing Program. A child should receive an Infant Hearing Screening after birth.

If they pass the screening, no further testing is required. If they fail the screening, or are identified as a baby with risk factors for hearing loss for various reasons, they will come for ABR testing. Some babies will require multiple ABR’s to monitor hearing ability.

An ABR is a safe and painless test to see how the hearing nerves and brain respond to sounds. It gives health care providers information about possible hearing loss.

Babies must be sleeping during this test, therefore it is very important to follow the instructions provided prior to coming for this appointment.

Pediatric Treatment

Hearing Aids, On-Going Support and Follow-Up

If it is determined your child has hearing loss and hearing aids are the best option, we are well equipped to help them, you and their loved ones along the way so they can be successful. We encourage the family to be involved to make it a positive, educational experience their for the best successful outcomes. We offer the newest in pediatric hearing technology from the top manufacturers, Oticon and Phonak. We collaborate with hearing resource teachers to make sure children have success in the classroom.

FM System

We offer FM systems and support to assist with challenging listening situations in the classroom, at home, and really wherever life takes you. The world can be an exciting, but also very noisy place! Concerts, church, playgrounds, restaurants, any place kids can be kids, tend to have higher noise levels. FM systems can help with this.

Why Choose Deegan Hearing Clinic for Your Family?

#1 - Patient-First Care

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Your child’s comfort comes first. We make sure that your child isn’t upset or stressed while we’re testing their hearing so we can get exact results regarding their hearing.

#2 - Expert Treatment from Hearing Care Professionals

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Our team has decades of combined experience that will ensure your child gets the best care around.

#3 - The Latest in Hearing Testing Technology

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Your child’s hearing will be tested with some of the latest and greatest in hearing care technology, making sure that you receive gold-standard care and exhaustive results regarding your child’s hearing health.

#4 - A Team That Puts Your Child First

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No matter what your child needs, we’re here to help make sure their appointment with us is a smooth and safe one. Accommodations for your child can include longer or shorter appointment times or talking in language accessible to your child so they know what’s going on just as well as you do.

#5 - We’re Always Here to Help

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As your child’s hearing changes over time, we’re always at the ready to help address these changes with expert care and a friendly touch.

Schedule Your Child’s Hearing Test Today

Concerned about your child’s hearing? You’re in the right place.

Simply fill out this form to register your interest, and a member of our team will get in touch as soon as we can to help you schedule an appointment. Our team is here to help your family with any and all hearing health needs.

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