Pediatric Audiology (Hearing Services)

The audiologists at Banner Children’s are experts in assessing the hearing abilities of infants, children and adolescents. We’re dedicated to providing all of our patients, no matter how big or small, with the excellent service and care they need for any hearing issues they may have.

What Is Pediatric Audiology?

Pediatric audiology refers to the branch of medicine that deals with ear-related problems in children. Issues with the ear can cause balance disorders and hearing loss. Early diagnosis and treatment for auditory issues is essential to preventing further hearing complications.

Pediatric Audiology Services at Banner Children’s

Our pediatric audiology services are catered towards children of all ages, including children with:

• Autism
• CMV (cytomegalovirus)
• Craniofacial abnormalities
• Developmental delays
• Family history of hearing loss
• Neurological disorders
• Ototoxicity monitoring
• Syndromes associated with hearing loss
• Traumatic brain injury

Banner Children’s Audiology Procedures

The audiology specialists at Banner Children’s work to ensure patients and families receive family-centered care in a kid-friendly environment. We offer a variety of pediatric audiology services, including:

• Assistive listening device dispensing
• Behavioral hearing testing for all ages
• Central auditory processing evaluations
• Custom ear molds, swim molds and nose plugs
• Hearing aid testing, dispensing and repair
• Immittance testing
• Non-sedated and sedated auditory brainstem response testing (ABR)
• Otoacoustic emission testing (OAE)

No matter how mild or severe your child’s hearing issues may be, Banner’s compassionate and expert audiology staff is dedicated to providing care for all their hearing needs.