Pediatric Hearing Assessments

At Suction Ears Audiology, we provide comprehensive pediatric hearing assessments for children aged 4 years and older. Early detection of hearing difficulties is crucial for speech, language, and cognitive development. Our assessments are designed to be child-friendly, thorough, and tailored to your child’s needs.

What’s Involved?

A pediatric hearing assessment at Suction Ears Audiology includes a full test battery to evaluate your child’s hearing ability and middle ear function. The session is approximately 75 minutes, allowing enough time for testing, explanation, and reporting.

Case History & Parent Discussion

We begin with a discussion about your child’s hearing, speech, and medical history to understand any concerns following a brief intake form / pre-appointment questionnaire.

Middle Ear Testing (Tympanometry & Acoustic Reflexes)

These tests assess the function of the middle ear and detect conditions such as fluid behind the eardrum, eustachian tube dysfunction, or otitis media (middle ear infections).

Pure-Tone Audiometry (PTA)

A test to determine hearing sensitivity across different frequencies. Depending on the child’s age and ability, we use either:

Speech Testing

This evaluates how well your child hears and understands speech:

Why Choose Suction Ears Audiology?

Audiologists who have years of experience specialising in children’s hearing assessments.
We use a gentle, child-friendly approach to ensure your child feels comfortable throughout the process.
Accurate and comprehensive testing to support speech, learning, and overall development.
A detailed report is provided for your referring doctor or specialist after the assessment.

Referrals & Medicare Rebate

A GP, pediatrician, or specialist referral is required for the assessment.
A Medicare rebate is available, and we can process the claim on your behalf.
To process the claim, a signed consent form is required. Once submitted, the rebate is typically deposited into your nominated bank account within 24 hours.
If using Medicare, private health insurance with audiology extras cannot be used—it’s one or the other.

Book a Pediatric Hearing Assessment

If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, don’t wait—early intervention is key! Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

We are committed to providing quality pediatric hearing care with a patient-centered approach. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to our team.

Pediatric Hearing Assessments