{"id":386,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aud2.fuel.team\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:09:34","slug":"pediatric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/","title":{"rendered":"Dedicated Treatment for Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Child Can Connect to a World of Sounds with Hearing Loss Treatment&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you always want the best for your child. If you think they might be experiencing pediatric hearing loss, you may be worried about them missing out on experiences. At Hearing Services of Santa Barbara, we can provide your child with treatment to ensure they\u2019re able to fully connect with the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Pediatric Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1234\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pediatric-hearing-loss.jpg\" alt=\"child being examined for hearing loss\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" title=\"Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pediatric-hearing-loss.jpg 1234w, https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pediatric-hearing-loss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pediatric-hearing-loss-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1234px) 100vw, 1234px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss can occur in children for a variety of reasons. Some may have the condition because of premature birth, genetic concerns or prenatal issues. Additionally, ear infections are a common childhood ailment that can lead to permanent damage in severe instances. Other causes of pediatric hearing loss include physical trauma, exposure to loud noises and certain medications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Common Is Pediatric Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC\u2019s National Health Interview Survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hearing-loss-children\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 per 1,000 children ages 3-17 screened between 1997 and 2005 had hearing loss<\/a>. Additionally, the 2019 Hearing Screening and Follow-up Survey found that 1.7 per 1,000 babies screened had hearing loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does My Child Have Hearing Loss?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of pediatric hearing loss include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A delay in speech and language&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor academic performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent ear infections&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disorders associated with hearing loss, such as Down syndrome or autism&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Pediatric Hearing Loss Treated?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many options for treating hearing loss in children. Our provider will work with your family to determine which one will work best for your child. Depending on your child\u2019s age, the severity of hearing loss and other factors, possibilities include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/hearing-aids\/pediatric\/\">Hearing aids<\/a>: These devices include a microphone that amplifies sound, a processor that analyzes sound and a speaker that delivers the sound to the ears.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cochlear implants: These devices stimulate the auditory nerve by using electrodes placed in the cochlea of the inner ear.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Next Steps?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be stressful to realize that your child has a hearing impairment, but it\u2019s important to realize that your family isn\u2019t in this alone. At Hearing Services of Santa Barbara, we\u2019ll ensure that you and your child understand the condition and how the treatment for it works. Support is just a phone call away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-cta has-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5583e5e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#0074b9;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:1.5rem;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:1.6rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:1.6rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd354f1cb197e8c069a57c7e9ef90b30\">Call Hearing Services of Santa Barbara for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 0.225rem) * 1.154), 2rem);\"><a href=\"tel:+18059674200\" class=\"phone \"><svg width=\"48\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"24\" r=\"23.5\" stroke=\"#AD08DB\"\/>\n<path d=\"M18.4478 11H29.8674C31.2184 11 32.3145 12.0918 32.3145 13.4375V34.5625C32.3145 35.9082 31.2184 37 29.8674 37H18.4478C17.0968 37 16.0007 35.9082 16.0007 34.5625V13.4375C16.0007 12.0918 17.0968 11 18.4478 11ZM24.1576 35.375C25.0599 35.375 25.789 34.6488 25.789 33.75C25.789 32.8512 25.0599 32.125 24.1576 32.125C23.2552 32.125 22.5262 32.8512 22.5262 33.75C22.5262 34.6488 23.2552 35.375 24.1576 35.375ZM18.4478 29.8906C18.4478 30.2258 18.7231 30.5 19.0596 30.5H29.2556C29.5921 30.5 29.8674 30.2258 29.8674 29.8906V14.0469C29.8674 13.7117 29.5921 13.4375 29.2556 13.4375H19.0596C18.7231 13.4375 18.4478 13.7117 18.4478 14.0469V29.8906Z\" fill=\"#0074B9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n <span class=\"phone-number\">(805) 967-4200<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"wp-block-fuel-svg cta-shape desktop-only\" width=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 720 124\" fill=\"none\" data-svg-colors=\"[&quot;#0074B9&quot;]\" style=\"opacity:1;\">\n<path opacity=\"0.15\" d=\"M720 35.4816C720 35.4816 588 7.25662 360 1.06383C132 -5.12895 0 17.7368 0 17.7368V125.405H720L720 35.4816Z\" fill=\"#0074B9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n<svg class=\"mobile-only cta-shape\"width=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 328 80\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.15\" d=\"M328 16.0297C328 16.0297 267.867 3.27835 164 0.480613C60.1333 -2.31713 0 8.01303 0 8.01303V80.6545H328L328 16.0297Z\" fill=\"#0074B9\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Child Can Connect to a World of Sounds with Hearing Loss Treatment&nbsp; As a parent, you always want the best for your child. 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