Your child deserves to hear life’s special moments  

The path to hearing wellness begins at birth. While hearing care is commonly associated with the elderly, this should not be the case. Teaching kids about hearing care should start from childhood. During this stage in their lives, children develop communication and socialization skills, which are directly related to a child’s sense of hearing.

Like any health concern, early intervention is key. With the launch of Manila Hearing Aid’s (MHA) Pediatric Hearing Care Program, parents can now have access to premier hearing care solutions to support their children’s hearing health. Located in Bonifacio Global City, this pediatric-focused program caters to infants, children, and teens up to 17 years old.

How it all started

While MHA general manager Dr. Liza Abaño-Robles was pursuing her master’s degree in Audiology abroad, she was inspired by seeing many dedicated pediatric hearing care facilities that catered to children.

With the aim of meeting the unique special needs of hard-of-hearing Filipino youth, MHA launched the Pediatric Hearing Care by MHA last March 25.

Through MHA’s premium hearing care solutions, this may help the parents, especially their hard-of-hearing children, to grasp more opportunities to hear life's special moments in every stage of their lives.

The pediatric care journey

Parents can schedule appointments for their children through various convenient options; by booking an online appointment, by calling the clinic, or by sending an email. For inquiries, visit MHA’s official website.

Pediatric Hearing Care by MHA is open twice a week to serve its young patients.

The patient’s journey starts at the mini pediatric corner built in the lobby of the clinic. This corner has toys, coloring books, and storybooks that can help ease the child's mood and feel more relaxed prior to actual testing.

Rooted in the value of providing heartfelt hearing care, MHA’s pediatric hearing care specialists are highly skilled and well-trained. They underwent training and evaluation to ensure that they manage young patients with the utmost care. As the country’s premier hearing care provider, MHA takes pride in offering accurate diagnostic hearing tests for all ages.

The Pediatric Hearing Care by MHA offers the following hearing tests & services: Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA), Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA), Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), Oto-Acoustic Emission Test (OAE), Auditory Brainstem Response Test (ABR), Auditory Steady-State Response Test (ASSR), Unaided Speech Audiometry, Unaided Speech Perception Test, Aided Test & Evaluation, Aided Test for Pedia, and a free Hearing Aid Fitting/Hearing Devices and Counselling.

Protecting a child’s hearing health

Hearing loss greatly impacts a child's brain development. However, the impact will be less severe in the long run the sooner it is diagnosed and managed.

In terms of speech development, normally, infants mimic the sounds and speaking habits of the people surrounding them—this is how they eventually learn how to speak and expand their vocabulary.

Otherwise, if a baby is suspected of hearing loss, it is most likely for them not to respond to your voice or other noises around them as hearing loss hinders how the brain normally recognizes and processes sounds.

You may also notice that there is a delay in speech, unlike other children their age. Pediatric Hearing Care by MHA is fully equipped to care for your child’s hearing needs. A pediatric hearing care specialist recommends the most suitable hearing aids to match the child’s hearing needs and lifestyle, thanks to MHA’s pediatric hearing tests, which, like the high-quality diagnostic testing offered to adult patients, produce accurate results.

MHA offers Phonak Sky™ Marvel, an expertly designed hearing aid for kids diagnosed with mild to profound hearing loss. This hearing aid can support hard-of-hearing children through exceptional benefits like hearing clear, rich sounds – which is an essential benefit for them to fully recognize sounds in its natural form as they get more access to words and engage with various conversations on a day-to-day basis.

The device can also be connected to smartphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can also let your child pick from a variety of colors to match your child’s personal preferences. If your kid has hearing loss, it’s best to support them with early intervention to aid language and cognitive development. An audiologist will assess your child and recommend the best hearing care program that can help them achieve their fullest potential.

Your child's hearing health matters. Consult a pediatric hearing care specialist regularly. To book an appointment, visit https://manilahearingaid.com.ph/clinic/bonifacio-global-city.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Manila Hearing Aid.