Pediatric Hearing Services: Expert Care for Your Child’s Bright Future
At Golden Hearing & Balance Center, we understand that healthy hearing is the foundation for a child’s speech, language, and social development. Our Woodbridge clinic provides a warm, supportive environment where children of all ages receive the highest standard of diagnostic care.
Why Choose a Doctor of Audiology for Your Child?
Pediatric hearing assessments require specialized expertise and advanced technology. Led by Masoud Bagherian, Au.D., Reg. CASLPO, Audiologist, our team utilizes evidence-based protocols tailored to your child’s specific developmental stage. We provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to support your child’s long-term auditory health.
Does not startle at loud noises.
- Is experiencing delays in speech or language development.
- Frequently asks “What?” or “Huh?”
- Struggles to follow directions at school or home.
- Has a history of frequent ear infections.
A Family-Focused Approach
We believe parents are our most important partners. Following every assessment, we provide a detailed review of the results and a clear roadmap for any necessary next steps, ensuring you feel confident in your child’s care.
Our Pediatric Assessment Services
We offer a full battery of diagnostic tests designed to be comfortable and stress-free for both children and parents:
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA):
Ideal for toddlers (ages 6 months to 2 years), using lights and toys to reward your child for responding to sounds.
Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA):
For preschoolers (ages 2 to 5), we turn the hearing test into a fun game with blocks or pegs.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE):
A quick, non-invasive test that measures inner ear function—perfect for newborns and infants.
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR):
Specialized diagnostic testing that measures how the hearing nerve sends information to the brain.
Central Auditory Processing Evaluation (CAPD):
Comprehensive assessments for school-aged children who may struggle to understand speech in noisy environments despite having "normal" hearing.
Comprehensive Pediatric Hearing Test
Ensuring Healthy Hearing for Children
At Golden Hearing & Balance Center, we specialize in comprehensive pediatric hearing tests designed to assess the auditory health of infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents. Early detection of hearing issues is crucial for your child’s development, communication skills, and overall well-being. Our experienced team of audiologists is dedicated to providing accurate assessments and personalized care for your child’s hearing needs.
Components of a Comprehensive Pediatric Hearing Test
Newborn Hearing Screening
We offer newborn hearing screenings to identify hearing loss as early as possible. This initial screening is often performed shortly after birth using specialized equipment to measure the auditory responses.
Behavioral Hearing Tests
Depending on your child’s age and developmental stage, behavioral tests such as Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) and Play Audiometry are conducted. These tests involve presenting sounds of varying frequencies and intensities to assess your child’s ability to hear and respond to auditory stimuli.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
OAE testing measures the response of the inner ear (cochlea) to sounds. It is often used as a screening tool to detect cochlear function in infants and young children who may not be able to participate in behavioral tests.
Tympanometry
Tympanometry assesses the function of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum. It helps identify conditions such as fluid in the middle ear (otitis media) or eustachian tube dysfunction that can affect hearing.
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
ABR testing measures the electrical activity in the auditory nerve and brainstem in response to sound stimuli. It is particularly useful in diagnosing hearing loss in infants and young children who are unable to provide behavioral responses.
Our Approach
Child-Friendly Environment
We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for children during testing to ensure accurate results.
Expertise in Pediatric Audiology
Our audiologists have specialized training in pediatric audiology and are skilled in conducting tests that are appropriate for children of all ages.
Family-Centered Care
We involve parents and caregivers in the testing process, providing guidance and support throughout the evaluation and treatment planning.
Why Choose Us?
Early Detection
Early identification of hearing issues allows for timely intervention and support, crucial for your child’s language development and academic success.
Comprehensive Evaluation
We offer a thorough evaluation using state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based practices to provide accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Take The First Step
If you have concerns about your child’s hearing or if you would like to schedule a comprehensive pediatric hearing test, please contact us at Golden Hearing & Balance Center. Our team is committed to providing compassionate care and expert guidance to support your child’s hearing health journey.
Ready to schedule your child’s hearing test? Contact us today to speak with our audiologists or to learn more about our comprehensive pediatric audiology services.
Hearing Loss in Children
A child needs early hearing to develop speech and language abilities as well as learning skills and social competencies. Children who experience any degree of hearing loss during their early years will face permanent consequences if their condition remains undetected until later stages.
The staff at Golden Hearing & Balance Center conducts delicate complete hearing tests for children at every age because early detection produces superior results.
What Causes Hearing Loss in Children?
Children either enter the world with hearing loss (congenital) or develop it after birth (acquired).
Common causes include:
The risk of hearing loss exists because of genetic factors and family patterns of hearing impairment.
The complications that occurred during birth together with infections that developed during pregnancy.
Frequent ear infections (otitis media)
Fluid in the middle ear
Exposure to loud noises or head trauma
Certain medications together with specific illnesses such as meningitis and measles cause hearing problems.
Signs of Hearing Loss in Children
The first indicators of hearing loss become apparent to parents and caregivers through the following signs:
Children who experience delayed speech development together with delayed language skills.
The child does not react when called by their name or when loud noises occur.
Difficulty following directions
The volume on devices needs to be increased to an excessive level.
Speech that’s hard to understand
Children who experience hearing loss often face academic and behavioral difficulties in their school environment.
Early Intervention Matters
✦ The center provides pediatric hearing screenings together with diagnostic tests. ✦ Support for families navigating hearing loss ✦ Referrals to specialists when needed ✦ The center provides continuous care services to children throughout their growth process.