| It has been noted that roughly 20 percent, or one fifth of children with cerebral palsy suffer from hearing loss. Typically the hearing loss is sensorineural. Beyond that, not much research has been done to date on hearing loss and cerebral palsy. It is important, however, that children with cerebral palsy also have their hearing assessed by an audiologist, especially if they also have a visual impairment.
An audiologist specializes in testing hearing impairment. Because hearing loss is so prevalent among people with cerebral palsy, hearing aids are quite common in the CP community. An audiologist is responsible for the maintenance, prescription and development of hearing aid devices.
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