{"id":2926,"date":"2022-03-25T20:14:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T00:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss-may-cause-reading-problems-in-children\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T20:14:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T00:14:43","slug":"hearing-loss-may-cause-reading-problems-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speechandhearingassoc.com\/hearing-loss-may-cause-reading-problems-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss May Cause Reading Problems in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss according to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/i>. Hearing loss<\/a> reduces a person\u2019s capacity to detect and process speech as well as sound. This produces multifaceted effects including speech and language delays. These developmental delays can cause challenges with learning and reading. Recent studies highlight a correlation between hearing loss and reading difficulties in children. Recognizing the signs of hearing loss and seeking treatment offers tremendous benefits including transforming hearing health and supporting childhood development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Link Between Hearing Loss &\u00a0 Reading Challenges\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Existing research established a link between hearing loss and reading challenges. Studies show that children with hearing loss are more likely to experience learning difficulties including reading comprehension. One study that examines this relationship involved 195 students, ages 8-10, who experienced reading challenges. 29 students had a history of recurring ear infections and 36 students had dyslexia. Tests<\/a> were administered to evaluate reading and writing skills as well as speech comprehension. Researchers reevaluated these students 18 months later as well as conducted hearing tests to assess hearing capacities. Key findings from this study include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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