Pediatric Hearing Tests in Columbus, NE
What to Expect at Your Child's Hearing Test
A pediatric hearing test in Columbus, NE at AUDIO-LOGIC, PC is built around your child's age and attention span. Dr. Fuchs starts by asking about birth history, ear infections, speech development, and anything you or teachers have noticed. She looks in each ear, then uses testing methods suited to your child, from listening games for little ones to the same tests adults take for teens. Parents are welcome in the room and hear every result.
Dr. Nora Fuchs, Au.D., CCC-A
Owner & Audiologist
Family-Centered Care From a Columbus Audiologist
Hearing is how children learn to talk, read, and keep up in class, so a missed hearing loss can set them back quickly. Dr. Fuchs has cared for Columbus families since 1992, and her approach is family-centered. She involves parents and your child's pediatrician, explains what results mean for school and speech, and teaches you the signs of hearing loss in children to watch for at each age.
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Answers to common questions about pediatric hearing tests in Columbus: signs of hearing loss in kids, failed newborn screenings, when to test, and protecting teen hearing.
In babies, watch for a child who doesn't startle at loud sounds, doesn't turn toward your voice by about six months, or stops babbling. Toddlers with hearing loss may be slow to start talking, use fewer words than other kids their age, or seem not to listen unless they can see your face. Frequent ear infections can also cause temporary hearing loss that affects speech.
Older children may turn the TV up loud, say "what?" often, struggle in school, or have trouble hearing in noisy rooms. Trust your instincts. If something seems off, a child hearing test gives you real answers. Call AUDIO-LOGIC, PC at (402) 564-9198 to schedule.
Try not to panic. Many babies who don't pass the hospital screening turn out to have normal hearing. Fluid in the ear after birth, a noisy room, or a fussy baby can all affect the result. Still, it's important to follow up promptly, because hearing in the first months of life matters for speech and language development.
Call AUDIO-LOGIC, PC at (402) 564-9198 to talk through your baby's screening results. Dr. Fuchs will explain the next step for newborn hearing screening follow-up and work with your pediatrician, whether that means testing here or a referral for specialized infant testing. Bring the hospital paperwork if you have it.
There's no minimum age. AUDIO-LOGIC, PC offers hearing testing for children of any age, from infants through teens. The tests change as kids grow. Very young children are often tested with sounds paired with visual rewards or simple listening games, while school-age kids and teens can usually take the same tests adults do, raising a hand or pressing a button when they hear a tone.
Dr. Fuchs keeps the appointment relaxed and moves at your child's pace. It helps to schedule at a time of day when your child is usually rested and fed. Parents are welcome in the room, and you'll hear the results and what they mean before you leave.
Yes. Noise-related teen hearing loss is common, and it's permanent. Earbuds turned up high for hours, concerts, and sporting events can all damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear, and in rural Nebraska, so can hunting and farm equipment. Early signs include ringing after loud events, muffled hearing, or trouble following conversation in noisy places.
A good rule is the 60/60 guideline: keep earbuds at no more than 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes at a time. For hunting, shooting, and farm work, custom hearing protection makes it easy for teens to protect their ears. If your teen has noticed changes, a hearing test sets a baseline. Call (402) 564-9198.
Our Promise Doesn't End at the Fitting
Every hearing aid fitted at AUDIO-LOGIC, PC is verified with Real Ear Measurement, so we know it delivers the sound prescribed for your hearing — in your own ear. From there, our better-hearing follow-up program includes cleanings, batteries, and refittings for three years after your purchase, keeping you on track as your hearing and lifestyle change. Since 1992, Columbus patients have counted on us to stay with them long after day one.
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Our Columbus office in the Fox Hollow Professional Center is where Dr. Fuchs provides hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and tinnitus care for patients of all ages.
- Independent, locally owned & women-owned practice
- Doctor of Audiology care at every step
- Hearing care for all ages, from infants to seniors
- Serving Columbus patients since 1992
“As a new customer the check-in process including the paper work was extremely easy and we were made to feel welcome and comfortable. The Doctor was superb! She allowed my husband to be present. She asked a few initial questions, explained the testing process and findings. She answered all of our questions. If you have hearing issues I highly recommend Audio-Logic, PC”— Scott T., Google Review
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Hearing ClinicFox Hollow Professional Center, 3763 39th Ave, Ste 300, Columbus, NE 68601
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed daily for lunch, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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