Kids Need Some Control Over What Hearing Device They Wear

Parents want the best for their children. It may seem to a loving parent that the only way to make certain their son or daughter has the hearing device they need is for them to select the design. However, there are many reasons why kids should have more sa y in the device they wear.

Encourage More Acceptance

Most deaf children (over 90 percent) have hearing parents. The parents may have the best interest of their child at heart, but they do not necessarily understand how the device could affect the self-esteem of their growing child. Kids typically want to fit in with their peers, and something small like a hearing aid can still be an enormous problem to a child.

Allow the child to have confidence in the hearing device they wear. The ability to select a design that feels comfortable for them and one that looks appealing as well can lessen their dislike of the hearing aid. It is okay, after all, in teen and pre-teen circles to have something different if that difference seems interesting.

Acceptance is not only the willingness of the child to wear the device but of society accepting hearing aids as well. Consider the change in the social acceptance of eyeglasses. At one time, children did everything they couldto avoid glasses. Today retailers sell glasses with no prescription so even people that do not have vision problems can keep up with the trend of wearing glasses.

Increase Potential Usage

One of the most difficult tasks for parents of children with hearing disorders is to get their kid to wear their heari ng device. It is common for kids to remove hearing aids when their parent is not around. Sadly, this often means the child does not have the help of their device in class when they need it most.

Simple decisions, like a color choice, can make all the diffe rence. One child may prefer a flesh-toned device that blends with their skin or a color that matches their hair. Some children enjoy a flashier version with bold colors. Kits available today can cover the devices with superheroes and other designs, and som e kids custom design their devices with special stickers.

Children want to show the world their individuality and style. The control over the look of the hearing aid makes the device something they appreciate more. The hearing aid can seem more like an acc essory they enjoy and less like a medical device.

Promote More Awareness

A child that does not hide from their hearing loss and the use of a device can become a better advocate for themselves. Over time, they will appreciate not missing conversations, and enjoy the improved grades at school. The desire to keep their hearing at its best will encourage them to let their parents know when they need a better fitting device.

Children that feel excited about upgrading their hearing device will pay attention to the recommendations from their audiologist. The accuracy of hearing tests become more important because they want their device to work properly. The involvement in the process makes it easier for them to get exactly what they need.

A confident child becomes a better advocate for themselves and other hearing-impaired individuals. Instead of hiding the device away, they may eventually feel comfortable enough to want to discuss it. The more open children are about their hearing loss, the easier it is for them to talk to doctors, educators and, parents about needs that have been left unaddressed.

At Accurate Hearing Technology, we want your child to have the hearing device that suits their needs best. We also want all our patients to feel comfortable and confident with their choice. Call us today to schedule an appointment for a hearing test.