Children's Hearing Assessments

Can:Do Hearing, in conjunction with Can:Do 4Kids, are the state’s most experienced provider of services for children with hearing concerns.

Appointments are carried out by a paediatric audiologist who has extensive experience in assessing children from 6 months of age.

We provide a full range of children’s hearing tests and audiological services through our accredited audiology practice as well as access to a multidisciplinary team to support your child’s needs.

The available services may include:

• Hearing assessments for children from 6 months
• Assessment of ear health (including middle ear examination)
• Audiological support for children enrolled in the Can:Do 4Kids Listening and Spoken Language Program
• Auditory processing assessment and management
• Cochlear implant mapping (including device management)
• Assistive listening devices, such as personal listening devices
• Hearing protection and customised earplugs
• Soundfields, Rogers, assistive technology and classroom acoustics

When might my child need a hearing test?

There are many reasons it can be wise for your child to have a hearing test

• Your child may not respond to soft speech or environmental sounds
• Notice a difference in your child’s responsiveness
• You are concerned about your child’s speech and language development
• You’re concerned about your child’s listening behaviour
• Your child has had a history of middle ear infections
• There is a history of hearing loss within your family
• Peace of mind