{"id":2630,"date":"2022-07-08T17:20:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T00:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/?p=2630"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:20:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T00:20:27","slug":"are-children-with-hearing-loss-more-likely-to-experience-behavioral-difficulties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegoent.com\/are-children-with-hearing-loss-more-likely-to-experience-behavioral-difficulties\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Children with Hearing Loss More Likely to Experience Behavioral Difficulties?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your child has hearing loss<\/a>, you\u2019re probably aware of the many difficulties they face. One in particular backed by research is behavioral difficulties. Below we explore what the research shows about hearing loss and behavior problems, why the link, the other signs of hearing loss and what treatments are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Research Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n
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One 2017 study<\/a> published in Otology & Neurotology <\/em>compared the prevalence of disruptive behavior problems between preschool-aged children with hearing loss to those with normal hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers worked with children age two to five in a tertiary academic center like Edu Learning Center<\/a>. Thirty-nine had normal hearing, 29 wore hearing aids and 21 had cochlear implants. The researchers collected demographic information and mental health histories and also assessed behavior and language development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study authors reported, \u201cChildren with hearing loss have higher prevalence of and impairment from disruptive behaviors than their NH peers.\u201d They also claimed, \u201cThese children are less likely to receive appropriate behavioral interventions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Link?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are thought to be several reasons behind the link between hearing loss and behavior problems. One of them is that 90% of deaf children<\/a> are born to hearing parents, and most hearing parents are not prepared to communicate with their deaf child in an accessible way. In addition, children with hearing loss tend to develop understanding of social interaction later than children with normal hearing, which can be frustrating for them. Finally, many children with hearing loss are educated in mainstream schools, which are often not equipped to accommodate this disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Signs of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to behavior problems, some other signs of hearing loss in toddlers and school-aged children include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n