Child Hearing Assessment Services
The Ear & Hearing Clinic is the Infant Hearing Program location for Waterloo Region. We see children of all ages both through this program and privately.
All children born in Ontario are eligible for hearing screening. Locally, this may take place in the hospital or at a KidsAbility location. If your child fails their infant hearing screening or if there are medical concerns that are known to sometimes be associated with hearing loss, they will be referred to us.
If there is ever concern about a child’s hearing, it is a good idea to have their hearing tested. Often concerns arise because of delays in speech and language development, frequent ear infections, or behavioural difficulties. Even if you do not have strong concerns about your child’s hearing, it is a good idea to set them up for success by having their hearing checked before school entry.
The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (IHP)
The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (IHP) is a province-wide program of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Every year in Ontario, nearly four in 1,000 babies are born deaf or hard of hearing. Finding out early means that they can get the help they need right away.
Child Hearing Assessment
Ear and Hearing Clinic audiologists are the region’s pediatric experts! From birth through age 18, children have different needs than adults when it comes to their hearing health.
Did You Know?
Every year in Ontario, nearly four in 1,000 babies are born deaf or hard of hearing. More lose their hearing later as they grow. Many of these children may need to learn speech and language differently, so it’s important to detect hearing loss as early as possible.
Book Your Hearing Health Check Appointment
Book your appointment online, by calling 1-833-669-4425 for more appointment options and availability or by texting 226-220-7982
