The following are times when you should have your hearing checked, even if you've successfully passed previous hearing evaluations.
- Babies should be screened before they leave the hospital or before one month of age.
- Children should have their hearing tested upon first entry into school or sooner if they have risk factors for acquiring childhood hearing loss followed by every year from kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- 7th grade
- 11th grade
Other instances in which children should have their hearing tested are:
- Upon entrance into special education.
- When academic concerns arise.
- Upon entering a new school system without evidence of having passed a previous hearing screening.
- If there is any concern the child may have hearing loss.
After age 18, adults should have their hearing tested about once every 10 years until age 50. After age 50, people should have their hearing tested more often, about every three years or so.
To schedule a hearing screening with one of our licensed audiologists, call 704-384-7434.
