Committed to Your Child’s Hearing Health
Hearing loss in kids can be caused by a variety of factors. Early detection is the key to preventing future complications and keeping a child’s development on track. At Archer Hearing Centre, our audiologists know how to put little ones at ease and offer hearing tests for children ages 3+. If you’re looking for a hearing test for a child, please give our clinic a call!
What to Expect During a Pediatric Hearing Assessment
Step 1
Consultation
We start by taking an in-depth case history, including asking about familial history, birth complications, and any concerns you have. We also discuss your child’s infant hearing screening results, language, milestones, health, and lifestyle. This helps us tailor the evaluation to your child’s needs.
Step 2
Comprehensive Evaluation
Using the latest tools and technology, we evaluate your child’s overall ear health and perform non-invasive, age-appropriate hearing tests. Our audiologists make the experience engaging and fun.
Step 3
Results and Guidance
After your child’s test, the audiologist will explain the results in detail, answer your questions, and provide recommended next steps. If it’s a hearing test for school or another situation requiring documentation, we’ll provide the reports and paperwork you need.
Types of Children’s Hearing Tests
Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA) – $90
For Children Ages 3+ Without Developmental Delays
We use a technique called Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA) to test kids’ hearing. This playful approach is presented in the manner of a game to reduce anxiety and produce more engagement and accurate results. During the test, your child will complete age-appropriate play activities (i.e., tossing a toy in a bucket) in response to sounds.
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
For Children Under the Age of 3 and Adults With Special Needs
For infants and toddlers between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old, visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) is used. The audiologist trains your child to turn their head towards the sound source using visual rewards like flashing toys and animated videos. If you need VRA, please call the clinic. While we do not currently offer it, we will be happy to direct you to VRA services!
Schedule a Pediatric Hearing Test in Markham, ON Today!
Hearing plays a big role in a child’s development by impacting their ability to communicate, interact with their surroundings, and learn. Regular pediatric hearing tests ensure issues are detected and addressed early. Book an assessment for your child today!
Signs Your Child Needs a Hearing Test
We recommend scheduling a children’s hearing test if your child:
- Doesn’t consistently respond to their name
- Has trouble following conversations
- Turns up the volume really high on the TV or other devices
- Frequently says, “What?” or asks others to repeat themselves
- Speaks unclearly or has delayed language development
- Has never completed a hearing screening or test since birth
- Prefers or responds better to visual cues over sound
- Regularly turns one ear towards the sound or speaker
- Doesn’t follow instruction well or is easily distracted/inattentive
- Has frequent ear infections or complains of ear pain
