Download hearing screening - Dulwich College Suzhou

Hearing Screening
Tuesday 11th November
Dear Parents,
We have arranged for a hearing test of the main speech frequencies to be made available to Ducks and
Junior School students. Mr. Petter Buvik Vibe, a Norwegian audiologist, and Mr. Daniel Marcin Balicki, a
Polish audiologist, will be in the College on Tuesday, 25th November to carry out screenings. This test is
only available to children 3 years of age or older.
NEW WAVE- European hearing solutions, is a professional hearing care company that was established in
Shanghai in 2009. The company is a WOFE registered business in China and has also obtained a medical
license. For additional information, www.newwave-hearing.com
They carry out regular hearing screenings at International schools in Shanghai. They have
found children with temporary hearing loss, but also a few with permanent hearing loss. As a result, the
children have been struggling to understand what the teachers are saying.
The children with temporary hearing loss, like middle ear infection, outer ear infections, fungus in their ear
canals (from swimming pools) and earwax blocking ear canals can be followed up with either re-test
or referral to ENT doctor, depending on the nature of the problem. Early intervention for middle and outer
ear infection is crucial in order to prevent future permanent hearing loss. For children with permanent
hearing loss more comprehensive hearing tests can be conducted at the Shanghai clinic. There are also
links with foreign speech therapists. if addition.
The cost of the screening is RMB200. This cost includes a free follow up screening and audiology report, if
needed. Please note, no set appointment date or time will be allocated to your child. When your child has
been screened, the results will be sent home in your child’s bag.
If you wish your child’s hearing to be tested, please complete the form below, and send it to your child’s
class teacher by Tuesday 18th November. Please include the cost of the screening with the completed
form. (Fapiao can be issued to claim for reimbursement from health insurers).
Kind regards
Jenny Sykes - Head of AEN
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I give permission for my child (full name) __________________________in class _____to take the hearing
screening test. I also give permission for the test results to be released to the Head of AEN and class
teacher.
Signed: __________________________________________________ (Parent / Guardian)
Please Print Name: _________________________________________ (Parent / Guardian)
Fapiao required? _____
Please include 200RMB fee with this form