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Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are the main treatment for a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). They work by making sounds louder.

Hearing Loss

Kids who have hearing loss, or hearing impairment, have trouble hearing or understanding some or all sounds. It’s best to catch hearing problems right away, because treatment is more successful if it starts early.

Hearing Loss Factsheet (for Schools)

What teachers should know about hearing impairments, and how to help students who have one succeed in school.

Hearing Tests

Hearing problems can be overcome if they're caught early, so it's important to get your child's hearing screened early and checked regularly.

How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19

Your kids are hearing about coronavirus (COVID-19). To make sure they get reliable information, here's how to talk about it.

How Will I Know if My Child Has Trouble Hearing?

Find out what the experts have to say.

Kniest Dysplasia

Kniest dysplasia is a type of skeletal dysplasia, causing short stature (dwarfism) and other bone problems, along with vision and hearing problems.

Microtia

Microtia is when the outside part of the ear smaller than normal and, sometimes, misshapen. Children with microtia usually have normal hearing. If needed, treatments can reshape the ear.

Morquio A Syndrome

Morquio A syndrome causes growth problems and also can affect the heart and cause hearing and vision problems. Medical care and treatments can help with these problems.

Ototoxicity (Ear Poisoning)

Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.