Hearing impairment can be considered significant if the child:

• Has hearing loss which is not aided.
• Has a fluctuating hearing loss (e.g. Glue Ear).
• Requires audiological equipment to support their listening e.g. hearing aid/s, cochlear implant, Assisted Listening Devices etc.
• Has difficulty adapting to environments with high levels of background noise.
• Misses out on incidental learning.
• Has a delay in acquiring and maintaining language and communication skills at an age-appropriate level.
• Has difficulty with social interaction.