Gentle Hearing Tests for Children (Aged 7+)

If your child is struggling to hear, speak clearly, or concentrate at school, a hearing test is a simple first step. We offer expert, age-appropriate assessments in both Napier and Hastings.

Child-friendly hearing clinic in Napier or Hastings

Gentle Hearing Tests for Children (7+)

If your child is struggling to hear, speak clearly, or concentrate at school, a hearing test is a simple first step. We offer expert, age-appropriate assessments in both Napier and Hastings.

Helping Your Child Hear, Learn and Thrive

Hearing plays a huge role in how children learn, communicate, and engage with the world. Even mild hearing issues can affect:

  • Speech and language development

  • Classroom learning

  • Social confidence

  • Behaviour and attention

Early testing helps ensure your child has the best chance to thrive.

Happy child after completing a hearing test

Signs Your Child Might Need a Hearing Test

Is your child:

  • Asking “What?” or “Pardon?” frequently

  • Turning up the TV or iPad volume

  • Speaking louder than usual

  • Seeming distracted or struggling at school

  • Not responding when called

  • Delayed speech or unclear pronunciation

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, a hearing check is a good next step.

Child taking part in a hearing test with headphones on

How Does the Children’s Hearing Test Work?

We create a calm, friendly environment to help your child feel at ease. Here’s what a typical appointment includes:

  1. A quick chat about your child’s health and development

  2. Comprehensive hearing assessments, including pure tone audiometry, speech testing, and immittance testing, plus the LISN-S test to measure how well you hear speech in noisy environments

  3. Immediate feedback and advice from our Doctor Barclay

We explain everything in plain language and guide you through the next steps if needed.

Parent and child waiting for a hearing appointment at audiology clinic

Trusted Hearing Care for Local Families

With over 20 years’ experience in audiology, we take a calm, kind, and expert approach to working with children and their families. As Hawke’s Bay’s only independent Doctor of Audiology, Barclay Winter offers trusted, personalised care with no pressure and no referral needed. We welcome children 7 years+ at our convenient clinics in both Napier and Hastings.

Audiologist explaining hearing test results to a parent

FAQs

We know it can feel a little daunting bringing your child in for a hearing check, so we’ve answered a few common questions below to help you feel more prepared. If you still have questions, we’re just a call or email away.

  • No, you can book directly with us at any time.

  • Not at all! Our hearing tests are completely safe and non-invasive.

  • At this stage, we offer testing for children aged 7 and over. For younger children, we’re happy to advise on next steps.

  • That’s totally fine, we take our time, keep things relaxed, and explain everything in a child-friendly way.

Book Your Child’s Hearing Test

If you’ve noticed signs your child may be struggling to hear clearly, we’re here to help. Appointments available in both Napier and Hastings.

Book Your Child’s Hearing Test

If you’ve noticed signs your child may be struggling to hear clearly, we’re here to help. Appointments available in both Napier and Hastings.