they tried to give my daughter a hearing test at her 4 year well visit but she couldn't follow the directions. She'd raise her hand when she heard a noise but not put it back down. She just, kept it in the air, lol.
they tried to give my daughter a hearing test at her 4 year well visit but she couldn't follow the directions. She'd raise her hand when she heard a noise but not put it back down. She just, kept it in the air, lol.
They had to wear huge headphones, listen for a sound, and put a ball in a cup every time they heard it. The teacher said most of them were too busy using their hands either trying to keep the headphones on their head or trying to rip them off.
Post by carolinagirl831 on Dec 22, 2016 20:28:49 GMT -5
Ok reading the update- it is definitely a testing issue- that is ridiculous- that type of screening test should not be used until a child is 6. I would make sure to do her kindergarten screening at the pediatrician or ENT.
Ok reading the update- it is definitely a testing issue- that is ridiculous- that type of screening test should not be used until a child is 6. I would make sure to do her kindergarten screening at the pediatrician or ENT.
I really want to say something to the director because this just seems like an exercise in making parents worry for no reason.
Is the test I described (putting a ball in a cup upon hearing a sound) actually inappropriate for children under 6 or was that hyperbole? It seems like a lot of instructions for three year olds but obviously you know more about this than me.
Ok reading the update- it is definitely a testing issue- that is ridiculous- that type of screening test should not be used until a child is 6. I would make sure to do her kindergarten screening at the pediatrician or ENT.
I really want to say something to the director because this just seems like an exercise in making parents worry for no reason.
Is the test I described (putting a ball in a cup upon hearing a sound) actually inappropriate for children under 6 or was that hyperbole? It seems like a lot of instructions for three year olds but obviously you know more about this than me.
Yes, it is inappropriate for 2-4 year olds. I would never expect that age group to pass. Audiologists would not do that type of screening for that age. I wonder who is in charge of the screenings? An early intervention team?, a speech language pathologist?, a parent group? For that age group, there is a screener we can out in their ear that doesn't even require their response. That is ideal. Another option is a screener that they would raise their hand when hearing a beep. Even that has a high failure rate for this age. They should not do the screening at all if they are doing the ball in a cup test. I did work at a children's hospital that would do it on some younger than six, only if if they had an assistant constantly redirecting the kids to stay on task. I would guess the tester is not appropriately trained to complete the screening. if they are going to do it, this age requires two screeners, one to do the testing and the other to direct them. But completed in the manner you describe, it does not sound appropriate. You're right, it's causing unnecessary worry and probably a Bunch of unnecessary dr apts.
I really want to say something to the director because this just seems like an exercise in making parents worry for no reason.
Is the test I described (putting a ball in a cup upon hearing a sound) actually inappropriate for children under 6 or was that hyperbole? It seems like a lot of instructions for three year olds but obviously you know more about this than me.
Yes, it is inappropriate for 2-4 year olds. I would never expect that age group to pass. Audiologists would not do that type of screening for that age. I wonder who is in charge of the screenings? An early intervention team?, a speech language pathologist?, a parent group? For that age group, there is a screener we can out in their ear that doesn't even require their response. That is ideal. Another option is a screener that they would raise their hand when hearing a beep. Even that has a high failure rate for this age. They should not do the screening at all if they are doing the ball in a cup test. I did work at a children's hospital that would do it on some younger than six, only if if they had an assistant constantly redirecting the kids to stay on task. I would guess the tester is not appropriately trained to complete the screening. if they are going to do it, this age requires two screeners, one to do the testing and the other to direct them. But completed in the manner you describe, it does not sound appropriate. You're right, it's causing unnecessary worry and probably a Bunch of unnecessary dr apts.
Thanks for the info.
I'm not sure who is responsible for the screenings. I thought it was the county health department but I may be totally wrong about that.
Post by speckledfrog on Dec 23, 2016 21:29:33 GMT -5
Put a ball in a cup? Weirdos. I just had the kids call out "I hear that!" when they hear the beep and I do a louder practice beep so they can hear what is sounds like. Their system is not a good one.
Great update! I would be annoyed, too. Imagine all of the insurance money pouring into tests for those 17 kids. And the time spent going to appointments / parents being concerned.
It's also the beginning of the year so a lot of parents will be paying for these hearing tests out of pocket. Ugh!
Great update! I would be annoyed, too. Imagine all of the insurance money pouring into tests for those 17 kids. And the time spent going to appointments / parents being concerned.
It's also the beginning of the year so a lot of parents will be paying for these hearing tests out of pocket. Ugh!
And that's just C's class. There are two more 3yo classrooms, plus several 4s and Young 5s.