Our Audiology Services
Audiology Services
At Calgary Ear Centre we go beyond the standard tests and hearing aid fitting, we work with patients to ensure they have the best possible outcome. Each patient will undergo an audiological assessment, review of results and will have time to address hearing concerns and ask questions relating to ear health.
Our staff will listen to the patient and work together to understand individual needs and set goals for rehabilitation. If hearing aids are recommended it is done so with consideration of degree of hearing loss, individual goals, manual dexterity and finances.
Services Offered
Hearing Assessments
Pediatric Hearing Tests (Ages 7+)
Hearing Aid Evaluations
Masker Device Consultation
Employment Assessments
Custom Molded Ear Products
Tinnitus and Sound and
Sensitivity Consultation
Populations Served
Children and Teenagers (Ages 7+)
Adults
Seniors (65+)
Persons with Disabilities
Impact of Hearing Loss on Children
Hearing loss may be described as any defect in the ability to perceive or understand sound. Hearing loss may be “unilateral” (affecting one ear), or “bilateral” (affecting both ears). Children with hearing loss are at significant educational risk.
“Children with mild to moderate hearing losses, on average, achieve one to four grade levels lower than their peers with normal hearing, unless appropriate management occurs” (SAC, n.d.). Parents, teachers, audiologists and other professionals should work together with the child to teach them to understand their hearing loss and to advocate for their listening needs.
Everyone is unique and may find different strategies helpful.
Children with unilateral or bilateral hearing loss may have difficulty with the following
- Hearing or understanding speech in a noisy room or at a distance (“selective hearing”)
- Paying attention and may be easily distracted
- Following spoken instructions and conversation
- Inappropriate behaviors because they are frustrated
- Keeping up with classroom work
- Speech and language development, including grammar and vocabulary
- Missing small words (e.g., an, the)
- Missing spelling, reading and phonemic awareness skills
- Hearing individual sounds clearly enough to identify fine differences in words (e.g., talked vs. talk vs. top, word endings including “-s”, “-ing”, “-ed”)
- Peer relations and social confidence
- Tiring more easily than classmates
- Passive learning - children with hearing loss miss important information when the conversation is not directed towards them
- Sensitivity to loud sounds
- Locating warning sounds and other environmental noises
- Knowing the location from which speech and sounds are coming
If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing or want to rule it out as part of a psych-ed assessment, contact us!
Information sourced above can be found on the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists at https://www.acslpa.ca/public-section/information-sheets/
Do you or your child have Auditory Processing Disorder, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unilateral Hearing Loss or attention/focus difficulties?
At CEC, we carry products that can help aide listening for those with these types or challenges. Book an appointment today to meet with our audiologist to discuss technology that may help you or your child.
Hearing Assessments
Detailed evaluations to identify your specific hearing profile using advanced diagnostic tools.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Regular follow-ups and device care to maintain performance and adapt to your evolving hearing needs.
Common Questions About Our Hearing Assessments
When should you think about a hearing test?
You may need a hearing test if you often ask people to repeat themselves, struggle to follow conversations in noisy places, turn up the TV or phone volume, or feel ringing in your ears. A professional hearing test can confirm changes.
What can I expect during a full hearing assessment?
A full hearing assessment includes a discussion of your hearing history, an ear exam, and listening tests using tones and speech. The audiologist measures how well you hear different sounds and explains the results so you understand your hearing health.
How soon will I know my hearing test results?
Most people receive their hearing test results immediately after the appointment. The audiologist reviews your hearing levels, explains what they mean, and discusses treatment options if needed, so you leave with a clear understanding of your hearing health.
