They just notified my sister that there is a possibility that her 2 year old does not hear from his left ear. Could this be the reason why he is having trouble learing how to talk? Please advise.
2006-11-02 06:09:56 · 8 answers · asked by indiradelmar57 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
yes,it may be.consult the ENT specialist.
2006-11-02 06:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's possible he could struggle a little more, or take a little longer to pronounce some words, but once he learns how to talk, he'll be just fine. There aren't usually prolonged affects on your speech if you're deaf in one ear. Have him take his time, he'll get it down.
His other ear will take over the load, and he'll probably even be able to hear a few things most can't, such as high-pitched whistling from a dying television, etc.
2006-11-02 06:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. That does not mean however that the child lacks intelligence. People who have trouble hearing have NO problem learning, they do have trouble speaking. There are many options available for your nephew, I'm sure your sisters pediatrician will point her in the right direction. There are many deaf individuals on this planet and they function just as well as hearing individuals. I have a friend who is completely deaf and is a professor as well. Look forward to the wonderful years ahead.
2006-11-02 06:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by professor grey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son luckily didn't have hearing loss but had bad ear infections from just after birth until he was 2. They said his ears were so blocked that he heard everything muffeled. His speech was very delayed for his age, but it is sometimes hard to test kids at a really young age. The sooner you get him evaluated and some help the better. Its been almost a year since my sons last ear infection and his speech had blossomed. With the right help, he will be just fine!
2006-11-02 07:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also deaf in one ear. I have problems with some words, but do ok. The sooner she gets him a hearing aid, if possible, the better. Once he learns to speak the way he hears it will be more difficult to teach him to speak properly. He will learn to talk, but it may take longer. When speaking to him make sure you look at him, so he will learn to read lips. Also try to speak into his right ear. Good Luck.
2006-11-02 06:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Teresia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be. My cousin's son had a hard time learning to talk, and when she took him to his Dr. to find out why, they ran some tests and found out he was having trouble hearing. He is in speech therapy now.
2006-11-02 06:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had alot of trouble hearing due to ear infections he never passed any of his hearning test until he had tubes done but he is now three and only about 6 months ago did he start talking and it was all of a sudden.
2006-11-02 06:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very likely. They learn how to talk by hearing. The less they can hear the less they can learn.
2006-11-02 06:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋