What are the signs of hearing loss in a child?

A child with hearing loss may:

• Appear inattentive and naughty
• Have diffuculty hearing if there is background noice or locating the source of the sound
• Often make speech errors
• Have delayed language development
• Speak to loudly or softly
• Need to have sentences/instructions repeated or misunderstand what has been said
• Turn up the T.V
• Respond inconsistently 
• Not understand soft speech or respond when called from a distance
• Tend to become withdrawn and quite in group situations

Do you need some help navigating the medical system, or a referral for your child/rens? 

Nurse Lyndsay is available to help. Please contact the office or you child/rens teacher for a consent form to see Nurse Lyndsey.