{"id":1166,"date":"2022-04-22T18:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T22:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2022-04-22T18:25:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T22:25:29","slug":"how-does-hearing-loss-impact-learning-in-young-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/how-does-hearing-loss-impact-learning-in-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Hearing Loss Impact Learning in Young People?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hearing loss can impact a child\u2019s ability to learn in a variety of ways. Whether you\u2019re a concerned parent or a teacher at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsboroughschools.org\/gorrie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gorrie Elementary School<\/a>, it\u2019s important to be able to identify signs that hearing loss may be holding a child back in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children With Hearing Loss Struggle with Speech and Language  Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Young boy doing schoolwork.\" class=\"wp-image-1168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-katerina-holmes-5905479-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Center for Education Statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/fastfacts\/display.asp?id=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">88% of students with speech and language impairments<\/a> spend most of their time in general classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children with hearing loss often struggle with speech and language issues and may even be misdiagnosed as having a learning disability when in actuality it\u2019s their inability to hear that is causing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0In general, children with <a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tend to learn words slower than those with normal hearing<\/li><li>Have trouble knowing the different meanings of words<\/li><li>Experience difficulty understanding complex sentences<\/li><li>Struggle to gauge the volume of their own voice when they speak<\/li><li>Have more trouble learning to read<\/li><li>Inappropriately respond to questions because they misunderstood them<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Can Affect a Child\u2019s Ability to Socialize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An important and sometimes underrated part of learning is socializing with others. Building friendships and good communication skills are essential to a child\u2019s development. Children with hearing loss may find it more difficult to make friends with their classmates simply because they struggle to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If socializing is too hard for your child due to their hearing loss, they may prefer to isolate themselves. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frustration Can Make Learning Harder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling to understand their teachers and peers can take a mental toll on children with hearing loss. Even mild hearing difficulties can lead to miscommunications and confusion that can impact a child\u2019s ability to learn. It may even lead to behavioral issues at school due to not receiving the help they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Help a Young Person with Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a<a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> hearing test<\/a>, mild to moderate hearing loss can be easily missed or mistaken for another problem. Even the children themselves may not know they are experiencing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child or a student in your class struggles with language or speech problems, seems inattentive, has trouble following directions, or often appears to be daydreaming, make sure to have their hearing evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that once hearing loss is diagnosed, treatment options like hearing aids can help children better understand speech and improve their learning ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Kampsen Hearing<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/enjoying-holiday-parties-with-hearing-loss-tips-for-staying-connected-and-protecting-your-ears\/\" class=\"related-post\">Enjoying Holiday Parties With Hearing Loss: Tips for Staying Connected and Protecting Your Ears<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/four-areas-hearing-aids-can-improve-your-thanksgiving-experience\/\" class=\"related-post\">Four Areas Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Thanksgiving Experience<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/how-will-hearing-aids-affect-my-life\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Will Hearing Aids Affect My Life?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss can impact a child\u2019s ability to learn in a variety of ways. Whether you\u2019re a concerned parent or a teacher at Gorrie Elementary School, it\u2019s important to be able to identify signs that hearing loss may be holding a child back in class. 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