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Why is a Kids Hearing Test Important For Your Child?

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  According to the latest WHO report, approximately 1 in every 10 children experience hearing loss. This, if left undetected, could lead to learning, speech and behavioural problems in children. As per the WHO recommendation, every child must undergo a hearing test before they begin attending school. It is important to check the hearing capacity of your children so that, in case of a problem or loss, it does not go unnoticed. Hearing loss or impairment can remain hidden due to the more visible attributes, such as learning difficulty and behavioural problems. In certain cases, the hearing loss might not show any signs at first, neither for the child nor the parent. Most of the time, the child might hide their lack of hearing by way of lip reading. Sometimes, the hearing impairment could be mild and may not appear to cause any issues for the child during communication. But, whatever be the case, a kids hearing test will help determine and understand the condition. When should child...