@1snotdoc: School's starting. School might have screened your kid's hearing. But here's the thing—70% of states require it, and the other 30% don't. And if your child is struggling to hear, here's what you need to know. If they fail screening, they get rescreened. Second positive? Audiologist. And if there IS hearing loss, the school is legally required to help—either through a 504 plan (preferential seating + FM system) or an IEP. But here's the catch: put it in writing. Verbal arrangements disappear when staff change. Get an audiogram if there's ear-infection history. Request a 504 or IEP meeting in WRITING. Bring the audiogram. Ask for FM system and preferential seating—by name. Your kid's hearing impacts everything—language, grades, confidence. Now you NOSE. Follow for more. #ENT #SchoolHealth #HearingLoss #ParentTips #SnotDoc

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McNik17 :
As a brand new health aide, thank you! We screen vision and hearing on our freshman on Friday! This is great info to have 💜
2026-08-17 12:41:10
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📚 **For the nerds who want the data:** [1] Sekhar DL, Zalewski TR, Paul IM. "Variability of State School-Based Hearing Screening Protocols in the United States." *J Community Health*. 2013. [2] Bess FH, Dodd-Murphy J, Parker RA. "Children With Minimal Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Prevalence, Educational Performance, and Functional Status." *Ear Hear*. 1998; 19(5): 339–354. [3] Khalsa IK, Chan DK. "Hearing Impairment and School Engagement Outcomes in US Children." *JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg*. 2023. [4] Zanin J, Rance G. "Functional Hearing in the Classroom: Assistive Listening Devices for Students With Hearing Impairment in a Mainstream School Setting." *Int J Audiol*. 2016; 55(S1): S37–S49. [5] Bower C, Reilly BK, Richerson J, Hecht JL. "Hearing Assessment in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Recommendations Beyond Neonatal Screening." *Pediatrics*. 2023; 151(2): e2022058646. [6] Moore DR, Zobay O, Ferguson MA. "Minimal and Mild Hearing Loss in Children: Association With Auditory Perception, Cognition, and Communication Problems." *Ear Hear*. 2019; 40(4): 723–738. **Educational only—always consult your own physician. 🩺**
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