Siemens on TV: Back to School Hearing Aids

It's back to school time for millions of kids around the country, which means time for new books, new classes and tests. But experts say there's one test parents should make sure their child takes early on - a hearing test. Studies indicate children with hearing loss are ten times as likely to be held back at least one grade compared to students with normal hearing. But with early diagnosis, a young student with hearing loss can still have success.

Even minimal hearing loss can have a significant effect on overall development of a child. By missing a few words when someone is talking to them, children's language and learning ability can be hurt. But with early diagnosis, children can be fitted with hearing aids to give them the same benefits as children with full hearing.

One in every 3,000 kids is born with hearing loss, and experts stress early diagnosis is the key to a young student's success. Experts stress the importance of screening tests and early diagnosis because with today's technology, there's no reason for any child to suffer with hearing loss.



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