Owen is deaf :(
Have had the audiologist out all morning doing Owens hearing tests and it has been confirmed that he is profoundly permanently deaf in both ears. I was expecting it really as he doesn't respond to any sounds but it's still a bit of a blow. They're going to investigate links between this and his heart problems. Coming back on Monday to take moulds for hearing aids but he may need cochlea ear implants and I've been told general anaesthetic will be a major risk for him. Well I guess we'll just cross that bridge if we get to it.
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You'll be contacted by a teacher of the deaf from your area soon to offer advice and support but feel free to contact me if you wish to ask anything.
All the best xxx
BOB, no he didn't have any sedated tests, he had his hearing tested at high, medium and low frequencies while he was asleep and as loud as it could go (80-90 decibels) he couldn't hear. she did a test to see I'd there was any fluid, catarrh Etc in the middle ear, which there was not and then a test to see if there was a problem with the inner ear which there is. She did say they will do tests to see if they can determine the cause and if there is any link with his heart and / or prolonged jaundice.
Mum-E thanks or your offer, I'm sure I will be in contact with you over the coming months with various questions if you don't mind!
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