Student Support
Sound Scouts Hearing Screener
Hearing is a crucial part of our children’s development, impacting everything from speech and language skills to social interactions and learning, making early detection so vital.
- Speech and Language Skills: Children rely on hearing to learn and develop their speaking and listening abilities.
- Learning and Attention: Hearing difficulties can affect a child’s ability to follow instructions or engage in classroom activities.
- Social Interactions: Children with hearing challenges may struggle to engage in conversations with their peers, affecting their social development.
Sound Scouts is a fun, interactive hearing test designed for children aged 4 and up. It combines gameplay with sound tests to assess a child’s ability to hear and process different frequencies. The app was created by experts in audiology to make the hearing screening process more accessible and child-friendly. Unlike traditional tests, it doesn’t require a clinic visit, and children can complete it on their own using a school iPad and headphones.
Sound Scouts uses engaging visuals and simple tasks to test hearing ability. The test takes about 10 minutes and is conducted through a series of games that involve identifying sounds. The app tests both the left and right ear at different pitches and volumes, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the child’s hearing ability.
Once the test is complete, you'll receive a report on your child’s hearing health. If the results indicate that there may be a hearing issue, Sound Scouts provides recommendations for further steps, including repeating to ensure consistency in results and/ or visiting a healthcare professional for a more thorough examination.
For any further information, please visit: https://www.soundscouts.com/au/
Brooke Lardner
Student Support Coordinator