What to Expect

Provide records. Ask your child’s primary care provider to fax us records about your child’s overall health. Fax to 206-985-3121. Send or bring other test results related to your child’s condition, such as:

• Hearing tests
• Medical and genetic tests related to hearing, speech and balance
• Speech-language assessments
• Educational testing and services your child and family receive (IFSP or IEP)

Learn more about what to do before your appointment.

• Hearing devices your child uses that are related to the reason for your visit.
• Test results related to your child’s condition, if your primary care provider has not sent them already. This includes results of hearing tests and imaging studies.
• Medicines or a list of them. Include nonprescription items like vitamins. Include the name, dose (amount) and instructions.
• Any forms you need our providers to sign, like forms for school.
• Snacks for your child in case the appointment lasts longer than expected. Food is also available from the cafeteria at the Seattle hospital campus, coffee shop at the Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center and vending machines at Seattle Children's Everett.
• Books, small toys or tablets for your child to play with during their visit.

• Look at My Visit to the Audiology Clinic (PDF) with your child.
• Read How to Prepare Your Baby for Newborn Hearing Screening (PDF) (Spanish).
• Learn more about preparing your child for a clinic visit.

During a first visit to the Audiology Clinic, most children see an audiologist to test their hearing. How long the visit takes depends on the service your child needs.

Learn about tests your child may have:

• Hearing testing for children older than 6 months (PDF)
• Hearing screening for babies 6 months and younger (PDF) (Spanish)
• BAER and EOAE testing (PDF) (Spanish)

• Find your location in our map and directions section.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration.