Hearing Loss

The Hearing Loss Team offers expertise about hearing loss for children from birth to 19 years of age who require:

Medical, otological or family support consultation about recently diagnosed, significant, permanent hearing loss
Further assessment or consultation about developmental concerns (hearing loss, communication, motor skills, learning, behaviour and education) or other diagnoses

The Team focuses on:

Supporting families and informing them about hearing loss and management options
Assessing a child’s development to identify or rule out other conditions and needs
Working collaboratively with families, BC Children’s Hospital services and community partners
Maintaining current information about local, national and international resources
Advocating for children with hearing loss to reach their optimal development
Supporting and participating in research about all aspects of childhood hearing loss

Contact person: Team Leader, Hearing Loss

For more information contact the Team Leader by calling Sunny Hill switchboard at 604-453-8300.