The Importance of Hearing Screenings in Schools
Untreated hearing loss in kids is frequently linked to learning difficulties and can negatively impact their language development. It’s often associated with academic underachievement, which can lead to reduced employment opportunities when they’re older. Children that can’t hear properly – or participate easily in conversations – may also have social troubles, withdrawing and isolating, which can be detrimental to their self-esteem, confidence, and overall happiness.
Hearing screenings in schools can be an effective way to identify potential hearing loss and refer these children to hearing care professionals for solutions and support to help them hear better. In fact, early identification and appropriate interventions allow children to receive appropriate tools, resources, and support, and can help them avoid the negative outcomes associated with untreated hearing loss.
Hearing screenings in schools are instrumental in identifying possible hearing impairments and getting these children more thorough testing and – if warranted – hearing aids or other solutions.