Our Services
Kids Hearing Services
At Sense of Hearing, we specialize in providing hearing tests and, if indicated, amplification for infants and children. We understand the importance of your child's hearing health and the impact it can have on their development and learning. That's why we offer comprehensive hearing tests for children 10 months and older. Our Audiologists and Doctors of Audiology are registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
When to Get Tested
Signs Your Child May Need a Hearing Test
Infants and Toddlers
Consider a hearing test if your child:
- Was not screened as a newborn
- Stops babbling (usually parents don't notice this until after 12 months of age)
- Does not pay attention or react to loud noises around the house (such as a doorbell, telephone, dog barking)
- Does not turn toward sound by 3 to 4 months of age or turn toward spoken words by 9 months of age
- Has had frequent ear infections and/or fluid draining from the ears
- Does not say single words by 12 months of age
- Does not understand simple phrases unless the person talking is facing them (such as, "Go get your shoes.")
- Starts speaking later than usual
- Speaks loudly
Pre-schoolers and School-aged Children
Consider a hearing test if your child:
- Starts speaking later than usual, or is difficult to understand
- Needs things to be repeated
- Speaks loudly or turns up the volume on electronics so much that it disturbs others
- Has difficulty following simple instructions such as "Go brush your teeth and then wash your face."
- Seems like they are not paying attention, especially when in a group or noisy setting, like child care or school
- Has trouble learning in school
- Is easily frustrated, more so than other children of the same age
How It Works
Your Journey to Better Hearing
Our straightforward process ensures you receive personalized care at every step.
Book Your Child's Appointment
Contact one of our Sense of Hearing Kids locations to schedule your child's hearing assessment. No doctor referral is needed.
Age-Appropriate Assessment
Our Audiologists &/or Hearing Instrument Specialists use specialized techniques including Visual Reinforcement Audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions, and Sound Field Testing tailored to your child's age.
Review Results Together
Your Audiologist &/or Hearing Instrument Specialist will explain the results clearly and discuss any recommended next steps, whether that is follow-up testing, a referral to an ENT specialist, or hearing aid fitting.
Ongoing Support
If a hearing loss is identified, we provide hearing aid and FM system evaluation, prescription, dispensing, and ongoing care. We also help with insurance, funding applications, and school board communication.
What We Offer
Why Choose Sense of Hearing for Kids Hearing Services
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
A technique used to test hearing in young children. This involves playing sounds and rewarding the child with a visual stimulus, such as a toy, when they turn towards the sound.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
Measures sounds generated by the inner ear, which can help detect hearing loss or other issues in children of all ages.
Impedance Audiometry
Equipment such as Tympanometry can help diagnose middle ear problems by measuring the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in air pressure.
Calibrated Audiometers
Used to test a patient's hearing by playing sounds of varying frequencies and volumes, providing accurate and detailed hearing profiles.
Soundproof Testing Booths
Specifically designed to minimize background noise and provide a controlled testing environment, ensuring accurate results for your child.
No Referral Needed
No need for a doctor referral. Choose from one of our Sense of Hearing Kids locations to book your child's appointment today.
About This Service
Personalized Kids Hearing Services at Sense of Hearing
At Sense of Hearing, we take a patient-first approach to kids hearing services. Our Audiologists &/or Hearing Instrument Specialists are committed to understanding your unique needs and providing solutions that fit your lifestyle. With over 24 years of experience serving Ontario communities, we have built a reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care.
As an independently owned practice, we are free to recommend the best options for you without being tied to any single manufacturer or corporate sales targets. Every recommendation is based on your hearing profile, your preferences, and your budget.
Our kids hearing services services are available at all 14 of our Ontario locations, from Burlington and Mississauga to Kingston and Guelph. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or returning for ongoing care, you will receive the same high standard of service at every clinic.
School-aged Children: Other Indicators
These concerns can also be indicative of auditory processing difficulties and your child may be a candidate for an auditory processing disorder assessment.
- Difficulty understanding speech in the presence of background noise
- Difficulty with reading, spelling, reading comprehension
- Difficulty remembering auditory information
- Difficulty organizing sounds in a proper sequence
- Problems successfully combining auditory and visual information
- Difficulty with localization of sound
- Problems attending to different information presented to opposite ears
- A consistent delay in response to a question or instructions
Please ask your primary care physician if there are additional professionals that may help with your child's development.
Kids Locations
Sense of Hearing Kids Locations
13 clinics across Ontario — pick the one closest to you.
- No doctor referral needed
- Available at 13 clinics
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
Common Questions
Kids Hearing Services FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about our kids hearing services services.
A patient is eligible for assessment of hearing status within Sense of Hearing Canada if they are at least 10 months of age and/or are able to sit independently on a parent's lap or in a supportive chair with full trunk support to allow for free unsupported head turns.
All children born in Ontario should seek out a hearing screen within the first month of life. The screening should be completed by the Infant Hearing Program. Contact the Ontario Infant Hearing Program to find a screening location near you.
No need for a doctor referral. Choose from one of our Sense of Hearing Kids locations to book your child's appointment today.
Our pediatric hearing assessments may include Pure Tone Audiometry, Speech awareness, reception and recognition testing, Impedance Audiometry, Sound Field Testing, and Otoacoustic Emissions. The specific tests used depend on your child's age and ability to participate.
If a hearing loss is identified, we will recommend next steps for your child, whether it is following up with your doctor, seeking out a referral to an ear-nose-throat specialist, scheduling a re-test to verify the hearing loss, or being fit with hearing aids. We provide hearing aid and FM system evaluation, prescription, dispensing, and ongoing care. We also help with applying to insurance, special funding, ODSP/ACSD/Ontario Works, and the Ontario Assistive Devices Program. We communicate with school boards to find the best solutions for your child's hearing in the classroom.
Yes we do, for a small fee. Professional wax removal is available at all of our locations.
Our wait times vary at each location but booking an appointment with us rather than in a hospital environment can help get results faster.
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