Curiga Anak Alami Gangguan Pendengaran, Kapan Orang Tua Perlu Waspada? - dr. Ashadi Budi, Sp.THT-KL

Summary

In this informative video, Dr. Astadi explains five key signs of hearing impairment in children. He emphasizes the critical early years (0-3 years) for language development and highlights the importance of parents being attentive to signs like poor response to sounds, delayed speech, and difficulty understanding words. Dr. Astadi also addresses how hearing issues can affect speech clarity and volume. Additionally, he discusses the role of early screening and diagnostic tests to detect hearing problems in newborns, and how hearing loss can stem from birth defects, infections, or ear blockages. A must-watch for concerned parents!

Takeaways

• 😀 Early detection of hearing impairment is crucial for a child's language and speech development.
• 😀 Lack of response to loud noises or being called by name could indicate hearing problems in children.
• 😀 Children with hearing impairments may not react to sounds or startle when there is a loud noise.
• 😀 Difficulty understanding speech and needing repetition of words can be signs of hearing impairment.
• 😀 Children with hearing loss may appear quiet and have trouble responding unless they face the speaker directly.
• 😀 Delayed speech development, like not saying simple words by age 1, can be a sign of hearing impairment.
• 😀 Unclear speech or difficulty pronouncing words may occur in children who have hearing loss.
• 😀 Hearing loss can cause children to speak too loudly or too softly because they can't hear their own voice properly.
• 😀 Newborn hearing screenings can detect potential hearing impairments early, ideally before 3 months of age.
• 😀 The Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) test is a common method for screening hearing in infants and newborns.
• 😀 If a child shows signs of hearing issues, further tests like BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response) can confirm the diagnosis.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The video discusses the signs of hearing impairment in children, with a focus on identifying these signs at an early age.

Why is it crucial to detect hearing impairments in young children?

Early detection of hearing impairments is essential because it can significantly impact the child's speech and language development, especially in the critical first three years of life.

What is one of the first signs that a child may have hearing impairment?

One of the first signs is when a child does not respond to loud sounds or when they do not react to being called, such as not being startled by a loud noise or not turning toward a sound.

What should parents do if their child shows no response to sound?

Parents should be suspicious and take the child to a healthcare provider or hospital for further evaluation if they notice that their child doesn't respond to sound properly.

How can hearing impairment affect a child's ability to understand speech?

Children with hearing impairments may have difficulty understanding words and often appear silent or passive. They might ask for words to be repeated or look at the speaker's lips to try to understand the words better.

What is a common language-related symptom of hearing impairment in children?

A common symptom is delayed speech development. For example, a child who is one year old should typically be able to say simple words like 'mama' or 'papa,' but a child with hearing impairment may not be able to speak at the expected age.

What happens when a child with hearing impairment tries to speak?

A child with hearing impairment may speak unclearly. This could happen because they are not hearing sounds correctly, leading to difficulty in pronouncing words properly.

Why might a child with hearing loss speak too loudly or too softly?

Children with hearing loss may speak too loudly if they have conductive hearing loss (where they hear their own voice louder than external sounds) or too softly if they have sensorineural hearing loss (where they hear sounds more faintly).

What are the screening methods available for detecting hearing impairments in infants?

Screening for hearing impairments in newborns can be done using otoacoustic emission (OAE) testing. If any issues are suspected, further tests like the BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry) can be conducted.

Can hearing impairment in children be caused by factors other than congenital issues?

Yes, hearing impairments can also be caused by factors like infections, exposure to loud noise, or blockages from earwax, in addition to congenital factors.