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"Yuta is eleven years old and learning the violin. He can hear the slightest change in pitch and is now able to tune the violin by himself."
Parents of Yuta
Yuta uses the ESPritTM 3G.
Child Hearing Loss Statistics
Hearing problems in children are very common
If your child does have a hearing problem. You are not alone. Hearing loss is more common than you may think.
Common issues for children with hearing loss
Regardless of culture, children around the world with untreated hearing loss tend to experience:
- problems with speech development, language, and communication skills
(especially if severe hearing loss occurs at birth or before speech and language is acquired) - emotional difficulties and low self-esteem
- learning and behaviour problems in school
Find out more about signs of hearing loss in children
Benefits of hearing loss treatment
Children who have their hearing loss treated, enjoy many life benefits including:
- closer relationships with their family and friends
- better feelings about themselves and higher self-esteem
- improved mental health, greater self-confidence, independence, and security
- learning skills equal to children with normal hearing
Hear personal stories from parents who have children with hearing loss
Find out about different hearing loss treatments for children
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