{"id":2641,"date":"2024-10-16T18:49:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T23:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2024-10-16T18:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T23:50:07","slug":"spotting-the-signs-of-hearing-loss-in-your-teen-a-parents-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amarillohearing.com\/spotting-the-signs-of-hearing-loss-in-your-teen-a-parents-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotting the Signs of Hearing Loss in Your Teen: A Parent\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As parents, it can feel hard to give your children the tools they need to thrive in every area of life. During their teen years, that includes more than just academics and friendships\u2014it also means looking out for their hearing health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Common Is Teen Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Approximately two or three per 1,000 children in the United States<\/a> are born with detectable hearing loss. In addition to those born with hearing loss, some children and teens acquire it over time as a result of head trauma, illness or noise exposure. In fact, an estimated 12.5% of adolescents aged 6-19 have suffered permanent hearing damage from excessive noise exposure (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning Signs That Could Signal Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the more obvious signs, like your teen cranking up the volume on their devices, there are subtle cues that may indicate your child is struggling with hearing<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n