Hearing impairment occurs when there’s a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear. There are many types of hearing impairments
- Conductive hearing loss
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Central hearing loss
- Mixed hearing loss (conductive and sensorineural)
- Permanent hearing loss
Children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder can develop strong language and communication skills with the help of medical devices, therapy, and visual communication techniques.