Pediatric Audiology
Babies hear their very first sounds around the 18th week of pregnancy. At Davies Institute of Speech and Hearing (DISH), we want your child to have the best access to sound, in order to increase communication and language development.
Early intervention is key. At DISH, we provide hearing evaluations to determine if a hearing difference exists. Our audiologist works with parents to design an individualized hearing plan and amplification as needed.
Hearing is involves more than the ear — it involves the brain.
A child’s brain development is dependent on many factors, including sense of touch, sight, taste, and smell, as well as movement, body awareness, and hearing.
At DISH, our team works directly with families to teach communication skills, language development, advocacy, and provide educational counseling. We are with you side-by-side from amplification to graduation because we believe in helping your child succeed.
Audiolocal services
Hearing Test:
Cochlear Implants:
Hearing Test:
DISH offers hearing tests for children of all ages. Depending on your child's needs we may use different methods of testing or instruction (i.e. Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) and Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA).
Hearing Aids:
Cochlear Implants:
Hearing Test:
If a hearing loss is identified, our audiologist will work with the family to develop hearing care plan. After a hearing device is fit, regular follow-ups will take place to ensure the equipment is functioning appropriately, monitor hearing and address ongoing patient and family needs.
Cochlear Implants:
Cochlear Implants:
Additional Accessories:
If hearing aids do not adequately help a child's amplification needs, cochlear implant testing may be recommended. If a child qualifies for a cochlear implant, DISH will refer your family to a CI surgeon, and will continue to see you for initial activation and mapping.
Additional Accessories:
Additional Accessories:
Additional Accessories:
In addition to amplification, the use of an accessory can improve a child’s access to sound in dynamic listening environments such as school or group functions. Remote microphones can give children more direct access to speech in noisy environments.
Custom Earmolds:
Additional Accessories:
Hearing Protection:
Children with hearing aids require custom earmolds. Due to continuous growing of ears, new molds are needed throughout childhood.
Children who experience swimmer's ear could benefit from custom swim plugs.
Hearing Protection:
Additional Accessories:
Hearing Protection:
Hearing protection is important for all ages.
Headphones, custom plugs, and musician plugs can be beneficial in preserving your family's hearing (i.e. concerts, hobbies, work).
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"We provide early childhood education programs for children with hearing loss (18 months- 5 years), while also providing public access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and audiological services to the Katy Texas area."
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