Mandy Pillay – Hear Clear Audiology

Louise Molina and Mandy Pillay
Louise Molina and Mandy Pillay

Hear Clear Audiology provides hearing care for people of all ages and different types of hearing losses.

Because Hear Clear Audiology is based in two private hospitals, Le Domaine Retirement Village and MRM Office Park in Kloof, patients enjoy the convenience of a multidisciplinary approach to hearing care. Every practice has a complete diagnostic Audiology setup including sound proof booths and hearing aid verification.

In children, Auditory processing disorders has become a concern. “We offer a complete solution for children,” says Audiologist Mandy Pillay. Hear Clear Audiology offers neonatal hearing screening, school screening, paediatric hearing assessments and assessment for Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD)

“We also offer rehabilitation of hearing disorders with hearing aids, FM systems, implantable devices and referrals to specialists when necessary,” explains Pillay.

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPD

  • Child behaves as if peripheral hearing loss is present; even though hearing sensitivity is normal
  • Child may refuse to participate in classroom discussions or may respond inappropriately
  • Child may ask for frequent repetitions, say “what” or “huh” a lot, or say, “I didn’t hear you”
  • Child may show extreme auditory inattention and may have trouble paying attention
  • Child may be easily distracted
  • Child requires high degree of external organisation in the classroom
  • Child may have trouble following complex auditory directions or commands and localising sound
  • Child may exhibit poor reading and / or spelling skills
  • Child may exhibit poor singing and music skills
  • Child may have significant history of middle ear pathology
  • Positive family history for CAPD and / or ADHD and / or learning disabilities
  • Quite often children with CAPD are misdiagnosed as ADHD therefore an early differential diagnosis is vital

“Children need annual hearing assessments to ensure that hearing in the classroom and in social settings is optimal,” stresses Pillay.

If you are concerned about your hearing, contact Hear Clear Audiology for an appointment.

Central Bookings:
031 701 8429

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, Suite 10 | Life,

The Crompton Hospital, Suite 53 | Le Domaine Health

Back to top button