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HEARING TEST AUCKLAND
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At Family Hearing Centre, we prioritise your hearing health at every stage of life. Whether you're seeking a full adult diagnostic hearing test in Auckland, a child hearing test, or specialised assessments for babies, Family Hearing Centre is committed to providing a range of hearing assessments tailored to meet your unique requirements. Additionally, our tinnitus consultation offers expert guidance and support in understanding and managing this condition.
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Call on 09 217 6944 to book your hearing test in Auckland or click the link below to do it online!
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Hearing Tests at Family Hearing Centre in Auckland
Explore our comprehensive range of hearing tests available in Auckland. Unsure which test is right for you or your family? Don't hesitate to contact Family Hearing Centre for personalised guidance and recommendations. Your auditory health is our priority.
A comprehensive diagnostic hearing test for adults 18 years and above.
Child Diagnostic Hearing Test
(6 to 17 years)
A comprehensive hearing diagnostic test targeted for school aged children between 6 and 17 years of age.
A comprehensive diagnostic hearing test using PLAY techniques with children between 3 and 5 years of age.
A comprehensive diagnostic hearing test designed for children between 6 months and 2 years and 11 months of age.
A diagnostic hearing and tinnitus assessment and consultation to understand and manage your tinnitus.
Want to learn more about hearing? Read our blog about how do we hear the sounds that pass through our ears.
SERVICES AT OUR AUCKLAND EAR AND HEARING CLINIC
​FULL ADULT DIAGNOSTIC TEST (18 YEARS+)
Hearing test appointment duration: 45 minutes - $95
This hearing test comprises of the following:
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History - Discussion of your hearing concerns and ear-related history.
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Otoscopy – A look inside your ear canal to assess the health of your canal and ear drum.
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Immittance Audiometry – This part of your hearing test will consist of a small plug which will be placed into your ear, where you will feel a change in pressure. This measures how well your eardrum is moving and the health of your middle ear space. Acoustic reflex testing will be performed if there are no contra-indications - a series of loud sounds will be presented in your ears and the response measured.
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Pure Tone Audiometry – Using headphones or insert earphones, you will be asked to push a button when you hear a beep sound. This part of your hearing test measures the extent and nature of your hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural or mixed) and helps us give you the most accurate treatment options.
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Speech Audiometry in Quiet – You will be asked to repeat back words that you hear at different volumes.
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Speech in Noise Assessment – You will be asked to repeat back sentences amongst background noise.
CHILD DIAGNOSTIC HEARING TEST (6 TO 17 YEARS)
Hearing test appointment duration: 45 minutes $165
This hearing test comprises of the following:
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History - Discussion of your child’s hearing concerns and ear-related history.
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Otoscopy – A look inside the ear canal to assess the health of your child’s canal and ear drum.
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Immittance Audiometry – This part of the hearing test is where a small plug will be placed into the ear and your child will feel a change in pressure, or “a puff of air”. This measures how well the eardrum is moving and the health of the middle ear space. Acoustic reflex testing will be performed if there are no contra-indications - a series of loud sounds will be presented in the ears and the response measured.
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Pure Tone Audiometry – Using headphones or insert earphones, your child will be asked to push a button when they hear a beep sound. This test measures the extent and nature of hearing loss (conductive, sensorineural or mixed) and helps us give the most accurate treatment options for your child.
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Speech Audiometry – Your child will be asked to repeat back words they hear at different volumes.
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Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions – A special hearing device plays sounds into the ear and records responses automatically generated by the hair cells inside the cochlea. This is an objective measure of inner ear health which does not require a response from your child.
CHILD DIAGNOSTIC HEARING TEST FOR 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD
Hearing test appointment duration: 45 minutes - $245
Commonly known as PLAY Audiometry, this hearing test comprises of the following:
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History - Discussion of your child’s hearing concerns and ear-related history.
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Otoscopy – This part of the hearing test for your child starts with taking a look inside your child's ear canal to assess the health of the canal and ear drum.
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Immittance Audiometry – The next part of the hearing test will involve inserting a small plug into your child's ear which will change the pressure. This measures how well the eardrum is moving and the health of the middle ear space. Acoustic reflex testing will be performed if there are no contra-indications - a series of loud sounds will be presented in the ears and the response measured.
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Play Audiometry – Typically using headphones, we present beeps and play a listening game with your child. When they hear the sound, they will respond by performing an action (e.g. put a peg on a board).
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Kendall Toy Test – Your child will be asked to point to pictures which are spoken in a soft voice. This measures your child's speech recognition ability.
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Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions – A special device plays sounds into your child's ear and records responses automatically generated by the hair cells inside the cochlea. This is an objective measure of inner ear health which does not require a response from your child.
VISUAL REINFORCEMENT AUDIOMETRY
HEARING ASSESSMENT (6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS 11 MONTHS OLD)
Hearing assessment appointment duration time: 45 minutes - $345
This hearing test is performed by 2 audiologists, comprising of the following:
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• History - Discussion of your child’s hearing concerns and ear-related history.
Otoscopy – The initial part of this hearing test involves a detailed look inside your child's ear canal to assess the health of the canal and ear drum.
• Immittance Audiometry – The next part of the hearing test involves a small plug being placed into your child's ear, which will change the pressure in their ears. This measures how well the eardrum is moving and the health of the middle ear space. Acoustic reflex testing will be performed if there are no contra-indications - a series of loud sounds will be presented in the ears and the response measured.
• Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (the puppet show)– Headphones, insert earphones, and/or a bone-conduction headband will be used if indicated and tolerated by your child. Alternatively, sounds will be presented through sound-field speakers. Your child will be taught to respond to the sounds by use of videos and/or mechanical puppets and once they reliably demonstrate a clear response to the sound that they have heard, we will begin assessing their hearing.
• Monitored Live Voice (MLV) – We will speak to your child through the sound-field speakers at different volumes. This measures your child's speech detection ability.
• Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions – A special device plays sounds into your child's ear and records responses automatically generated by the hair cells inside the cochlea. This is an objective measure of inner ear health which does not require a response from your child.
​PLEASE NOTE: This hearing test performed at our Auckland clinic is not available for online bookings. Please call the clinic on (09) 217-6944 to book or for more information.
To gain further insight into a child's hearing, explore our blog detailing common signs of hearing loss in children.
TINNITUS CONSULTATION
Tinnitus consultation appointment duration: 90 minutes - $320
Tinnitus describes the perception of sound that is not caused by an external sound source. Often, tinnitus can be perceived as ringing, buzzing, hissing or described as other sounds. The presence of tinnitus can sometimes indicate an underlying hearing or ear health problem, and a hearing test is the first step towards understanding and managing your tinnitus.
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This assessment includes a full diagnostic hearing test.
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If indicated, high frequency audiometry (above 8000 Hz) will also be conducted. Further hearing tests may be conducted to match the pitch and loudness of your tinnitus, and to measure minimum masking levels.
The results of your tinnitus assessment are explained and the remainder of the appointment focuses on counselling and discussion of the treatment options available.
Outside of our comprehensive hearing tests in Auckland, we also offer a diverse range of audiology services dedicated to promoting ear health and enhancing overall auditory well-being. Explore our audiology clinic's comprehensive offerings, which include auditory processing disorder testing, a range of affordable and premium hearing aids, and professional ear wax removal, all aimed at ensuring your auditory health and well-being.
Read our FAQ section about hearing tests in Auckland
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