Audiology services have been temporarily paused at Grandview Kids
Please be advised that, due to a temporary staffing shortage, Audiology services at Grandview Kids are temporarily on pause, and we are not taking any new referrals at this time.
While we work diligently to resume the Audiology program, we encourage you to explore alternative service providers in the Durham Region to access care sooner by visiting the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario’s (CASLPO) practitioner directory. If you need further support, CASLPO has prepared an instructional video explaining how to find an audiologist near you.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team is working diligently to resume Audiology services as soon as possible, and we will keep all those waiting informed with updates as they are available. While services are paused, the positions of those currently on the waitlist will not change. This web page will continue to be updated as more information is available.
Questions? Please call us at 905-728-1673 or toll-free at 1-800-304-6180.
Overview
Audiology involves testing a child’s hearing, monitoring any middle ear problems, as well as prescribing hearing aids and other listening devices. Using the advanced equipment at Grandview Kids, our Registered Audiologist is able to assess the hearing of even the youngest infants. Audiology services are provided by a registered audiologist and offered at Grandview Kids’ Ajax-based headquarters, The Jerry Coughlan Building.
Eligibility Criteria
- Geographic Criteria: Children living in Durham Region.
- Age Criteria: Children from seven months to 18 years are eligible for Audiology services at Grandview Kids.
- Diagnostic Criteria: Children who may be at risk for or identified with a hearing impairment and/or disorder or who may benefit from an Audiology assessment to determine whether a hearing impairment is a leading cause for the identified developmental concern (i.e., speech and language delay).
- Your child is not required to be an existing client of Grandview Kids in order to access our audiology services.
- A medical referral is not required. *For support from our Infant Hearing Program, please see the link under “Resources” below*
Assessment
Hearing plays a crucial role in your child’s ability to communicate as well as their overall development. As a parent, when you think your child may have a hearing impairment, it can be stressful.
To maximize comfort and help ease some of that stress, our assessments and follow-up treatments are individualized and will be geared to your child’s age and developmental abilities. This may include:
- Testing to determine if your child’s hearing is within normal limits or if a hearing loss is present.
- Objective middle ear impedance testing to assess if fluid or excessive wax could be interfering with your child’s hearing.
- Objective Otoacoustic Emissions testing to assess cochlear function and to provide further information regarding hearing status.
- If permanent hearing loss is present, a hearing aid evaluation, prescription and verification of hearing aids is performed for children over the age of six. For children under the age of six, a referral to the Infant Hearing Program may be conducted.
- Support through ongoing monitoring of your child’s hearing.
Referral Process – How to Access Grandview Kids Audiology Services and Supports
Audiology services have been temporarily paused at Grandview Kids
Please be advised that, due to a temporary staffing shortage, Audiology services at Grandview Kids are temporarily on pause, and we are not taking any new referrals at this time.
While we work diligently to resume the Audiology program, we encourage you to explore alternative service providers in the Durham Region to access care sooner by visiting the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario’s (CASLPO) practitioner directory. If you need further support, CASLPO has prepared an instructional video explaining how to find an audiologist near you.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Our team is working diligently to resume Audiology services as soon as possible, and we will keep all those waiting informed with updates as they are available. While services are paused, the positions of those currently on the waitlist will not change. This web page will continue to be updated as more information is available.
Questions? Please call us at 905-728-1673 or toll-free at 1-800-304-6180.
For all general inquiries, information on additional resources, or to speak with a team member about making a referral or eligibility criteria, please visit our Referral Page. Our Service Navigation team will happily answer your questions and connect your child with the appropriate services to meet their needs.
