My research is looking into the long term effects of otitis media with effusion on learning and behaviour. It is important that a condition with the potential to have a detrimental effect on so many students is identified and understood. This often "invisible" problem can impact on the acquisition of speech and language skills, cognition, behavior and the socialization process. However, it has been found that even a mild loss can have an adverse effect on children's learning and behavior. The hearing loss often goes undetected because it is generally within the mild range. This hearing loss can last for up to six months after the infection has healed. The reason this condition may effect the children's performance is because of the fluctuating, conductive hearing loss which frequently accompanies otitis media episodes. Frequently, one in three children in a lower primary classroom will be suffering from this condition on any given day. Middle ear infections (otitis media) can limit the capacity of many children to take part in normal, everyday activities at home and at school.
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