Better Hearing for a Brighter Future

Our pediatric audiologists help you choose the best technology and solutions to ensure your child thrives in every listening environment.

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Pediatric Hearing Solutions for Greater Charlotte

Managing a child’s hearing loss appropriately is key in laying the proper foundation for speech, language and social development. In choosing the best hearing aid for a child, considerations vary, depending on the child’s age and activity level in addition to the degree and configuration of the hearing loss. Our audiologists are experts in pediatric hearing loss and will guide you through the journey. They understand the importance of maximizing sound quality at every age. Our hearing aid fittings are verified by both objective verification and parent/patient subjective report.

We understand the value of allowing our patients to find the style that works for them. For many children, and sometimes for even our adult patients, that means selecting a colorful device to match their bold expressions, age and style. We are happy to provide these options to our patients to allow them even greater satisfaction with their devices, no matter the stage of life.

Hearing Aids

Indicator Lights – LED lights illuminate to show parents when the hearing aids are functioning properly, providing peace of mind.
Rechargeable Solutions – No need to worry about batteries falling into little hands. Rechargeable battery options increase safety (by avoiding disposable batteries) and improve device durability due to their sealed casing.
Water and Dust Resistance – With an IP68 rating, these devices are dust- and water-resistant, designed to withstand humidity and varying temperatures.
Discreet FM Receivers – Previously only available by attaching to the bottom of a hearing aid case, we now offer hearing aid options with integrated receivers built inside the device.
Seamless Bluetooth Connectivity – Hearing aids can now directly connect or stream to alternate devices, essentially turning them into wireless earbuds. This gives children access to more sound sources in both the classroom and at home. Your child can enjoy music, phone calls, TV, and assistive listening devices without additional equipment (see also Assistive Listening Devices).

Access to hearing aid loaner bank when devices are out for repair.
Extended Warranty Options – Many of our pediatric hearing aids come with a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
Comprehensive pediatric care kit with all new fittings.
Expert counseling and the best coordination with other professionals involved in your child’s care.
Objective verification of hearing aid fitting (real-ear verification/speech mapping).
Our Doctors of Audiology have extensive pediatric experience in addition to Board Specialty Certification in Pediatric Audiology.
We partner with many local schools to provide educational audiology, bridging the gap between clinical and school-based care—something rarely offered at other clinics.

Manufacturers We Most Commonly Use

Bone Conduction Hearing Solutions

Not all hearing losses can be treated with traditional hearing aids. When there are issues with anatomical abnormalities of the outer or middle ear, history of chronic ear infections or drainage, or single sided deafness (complete hearing loss in one ear only), a bone conducted hearing device may be the right solution. Bone conducted hearing devices capture sound and transfers it through bone vibrations directly to the cochlea (the hearing organ in your inner ear). This bypasses your outer and middle ear entirely and creates a new pathway for hearing.

Nonsurgical Devices

Bone conduction devices can be worn in both a nonsurgical or surgical configuration. Nonsurgical options include use of a headband or adhesive that provides proper positioning of the bone conduction device. This option is best suited for children who are not old enough for the surgical procedure (because their skulls have not yet fully hardened) or adults whose hearing loss is mild, who cannot have surgery, or elect not to have surgery.

Surgical Devices

Surgically implanted devices have two parts: an internal component and an external processor. The internal component is placed under the skin and within the bone behind your ear. The processor is then worn externally and transmits the sound through the skull to the cochlea by using vibration.

Children must be at least five years old (or 12 years old for specific device types) to undergo surgical implantation of bone conduction devices. Lakeside Audiology is able to work with outside physicians to help with device selection and referral for the surgical component. In many cases, once cleared by the surgical team, you would return to our center for fitting of device (activation & orientation) and continued audiologic care.

Types of Bone Conduction Hearing Devices

Bone Conduction Systems are indicated for conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness. Contact us for an appointment to further discuss candidacy requirements.

Hearing Evaluation

Get a clear picture of your hearing with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation—available right here at our Fort Mill clinic.

Hearing Aids

We fit the latest rechargeable and Bluetooth-enabled digital hearing aids—designed for everyday comfort and convenience.

Tinnitus Relief

Find relief with treatment options backed by research and experience—delivered by Fort Mill’s leading tinnitus care center.

Cochlear Implant Candidacy & Programming

If hearing aids aren’t enough, we offer expert cochlear implant evaluations and programming—right here in your own backyard.

Pediatric Audiology

We make hearing care easy and stress-free for both you and your child—with child-focused hearing tests available near Charlotte.

Newborn Evaluation

Early screening leads to early support—and our team ensures your baby receives the highest level of care with accurate, efficient newborn hearing screenings.

Cochlear BAHA

The Cochlear BAHA system offers a reliable bone conducted hearing solution with a variety of accessories and Bluetooth compatibility to enhance the listening experience. Available in both surgical and non-surgical options.

Med-El AdHear

The AdHear is a new breakthrough in bone conducted hearing solutions. It is a non-surgical option that is attached to the mastoid bone using an adhesive adapter. Simply stick the adaptor behind your ear and click on the audio processor to access a clear bone conducted sound. It is an option for all ages that may want to avoid surgery and want an alternative option to the softband.

Oticon Ponto

Available in both surgical and softband options, the Ponto offers advanced signal processing in a discreet sound processor solution.

Osia

The Osia is a surgically implanted solution by Cochlear Americas. An implant is placed under the skin, attached to the BI300 which is Cochlear’s latest titanium implant featuring TiOblast™ surface technology. The implant is designed to promote faster and stronger integration to the bone (through a natural process known as osseointegration). Certain candidacy criteria does exist.

FM Systems and Roger Technology

Even with the best hearing aids, children with hearing loss often struggle in noisy environments and over distance. Most children find themselves in variable listening environments on a day to day basis. The car, daycare, school, sports, restaurants, etc. are all situations that can pose a listening challenge for a hearing-impaired child.

A Roger/FM system includes a receiver and a transmitter. Sound is transmitted wirelessly from the speaker’s voice to the receiver on or in the child’s hearing aid or cochlear implant, reducing the impact of distance and background noise. Research shows that using a Roger/FM system can improve speech-in-noise performance by up to 54% compared to hearing aids alone. Our audiologists will help you choose the best system for your child, based on their age and listening needs.

Custom Earmolds and Swimplugs

At Lakeside Audiology, we offer custom in-ear products, available for various uses. They are made by taking an impression of the ear, which is a simple and non-invasive procedure done in the office in a matter of a few minutes.

Custom swim molds are designed to protect the ear from exposure to water and pressure. They are recommended for patients with perforated eardrums, PE tubes, or those with a tendency to get swimmer’s ear. Swim molds can help reduce the occurrence of outer ear infections by reducing moisture in the ear canal. HINT: These can also double as hearing protection! Great for protecting little ears from fireworks or excess noise at concerts or car races.

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