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Private Paediatric Audiology
Of course, you will be worried if you think your child is having difficulty with their hearing.
So it’s good to know that The Hearing Clinic Kensington sees babies and children from aged six months for private hearing tests without a referral. But we also accept referrals from ENT Consultants, Paediatricians, General Practitioners (GPs), Speech and Language Therapists, and other related specialists.
And we can help if your child’s nursery school or school requests a hearing test. We will do a hearing check, complete an assessment, and send a report.
What is paediatric audiology?
Paediatric audiology offers a full range of care for infants and youngsters with hearing difficulties. It covers screening, diagnostics, and therapy.
We are highly skilled experts in children’s audiological tests/hearing tests.
This is a hearing test specifically designed for children aged between six to 30 months. This testing technique involves training your child to respond to sounds by looking at a visual reward such as a toy or animated character displayed on a screen.
This is a hearing test method specifically designed for young children from the age of three. In this testing technique, the child is taught to perform a specific action, often through a fun game such as placing a peg on a board whenever they hear a sound. Play audiometry helps assess the child’s hearing abilities in a playful and interactive manner.
This is a simple and painless test that measures how well the eardrum and middle ear are functioning.
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sounds that our ears produce naturally. This test assesses the function of the inner ear and determines if there are any hearing or auditory issues. An otoacoustic emissions test is commonly used to screen newborn infants and individuals who may have difficulty participating in traditional hearing tests.
Children’s private hearing test
We offer a children’s hearing check for ages four and above to assess that your child’s hearing meets the baseline for normal hearing. This screening programme is recommended for children who have not had a hearing test since birth, and for parents who are looking for reassurance regarding their child’s hearing.
If you are unsure about your child’s hearing or have concerns you can check our Signs to look out for page and see if any of the scenarios apply to your child. In some cases after the hearing check, we will advise a comprehensive hearing test or you see an Ear Nose and Throat Consultant.
