Getting a Hearing Test Social Story

An ear with sound waves coming out of it and above it.

Sometimes I might need a hearing test. This will tell me how well I hear sounds. The test does not hurt.

A man standing in front a receptionist's desk. There is a woman sitting behind the desk.

When I arrive for my test, I will check in at the front desk.

A man sitting in a waiting room chair while a nurse calls out for someone named

I will wait in the waiting room until my name is called.

An audiologist wearing a white lab coat and holding a medical tool used to look at ears. There is a red oval behind her.

I might meet an audiologist. An audiologist is a person who tests hearing and helps people understand their hearing needs.

An audiologist talking to a patient.

I will probably go into a small, quiet room. The room helps block out outside noises.

An audiologist looking into a woman's ear.

The audiologist may look inside my ears using a special light. This helps them check that my ears are healthy.

A faceless person wearing headphones.

The audiologist may place headphones over my ears or small earphones inside my ears.

A faceless person wearing blue and red headphones. There is a hand behind them pushing a button connected to the headphones.

I will listen carefully to sounds. There may be sounds like beeps, tones, and words.

A raised hand, a hand pushing a red button, and the word

I will do my best to follow directions. When I hear a sound, I may need to raise my hand, press a button, or say “yes.”

A boy taking deep breaths, three question marks, and a green fidget spinner.

If I feel nervous, I can take slow, deep breaths, ask questions, ask for a break, or play with a comfort item.

An audiologist holding a laptop and talking to a patient.

When the test is finished, the audiologist will explain the results to me. The results help my family, teachers, doctors, or other helpers understand how I hear sounds.

An ear wearing a blue hearing aid. There are sound waves behind the ear.

I may have normal hearing. Or I may need extra support, hearing devices, or follow-up visits.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.