Hearing loss in children with Down syndrome

Abstract

We studied 22 children with hearing loss, mental retardation, and Down syndrome who visited the Fukuoka Welfare Center. Twenty-two patients exhibited hearing loss at the time of the first examination. We examined these subjects with a behavioral hearing test. Fourteen patients improved after the follow-up examination. Five patients were fitted with hearing aids. One patient was able to use the hearing aid, while three patients discontinued use of the hearing aid.