Preparing your child for their audiology appointment

Some children can feel anxious or upset when coming to their audiology appointment, as it is an unfamiliar environment. There are some resources on this page to help familiarise your child with what to expect and help them to feel calm and prepared for their appointment.

We will try to adapt our appointments to make children feel as comfortable and settled as possible. If there is anything we should know about your child before we meet them that will help them during their visit, please let us know using our contact details below.

Phone: 023 8120 2997
Email: rshaudiology@uhs.nhs.uk 

Finding your way to the department

The journey in

Older children can use this treasure hunt to tick off the things they see on their way through the Royal South Hants site.

Visiting the audiology department

You and your child can watch this short video to see how you will find your way to your appointment.

Visiting the audiology department – social story

Those who are familiar with PECS cards or social stories may benefit from these walk-throughs of what to expect.

During your appointment

Using sensory items

Some children may find it calms them down to hold or play with a sensory toy. There will be some sensory toys in the department, or you can bring your own. You can also put together your own sensory bag using the instructions below.

Treasure hunt – what you might see in your appointment

This treasure hunt can be used during the appointment to spot all the different equipment we use. Once your child has spotted them all they can earn a sticker.

Helping your child with ear examinations

It is very common for children to dislike having their ears touched or looked at. The document below explains how to help your child feel more comfortable with having their ears examined.

Preparing your child for play audiometry

Some children will have their hearing tested using a listening game. If you’d like to practice this at home, you can find some tips in the guide below.