Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms of glue ear often fall into these four areas:
Hearing
Your child may find it difficult to hear speech, mishear instructions, ask for repetition, want the volume turned up, not respond to their name when called.
Speech
Your child’s speech may be unclear, delayed or louder/quieter than normal.
Behaviour
Your child may become frustrated or withdrawn and prefer to play alone because they are not able to hear clearly. Listening will be hard work, so they may tire easily.
Attention
Your child may find it difficult to concentrate and attend to what’s happening, particularly in noise.