Conditioned Play Audiometry

A Gentle, Play-Based Hearing Test Designed for Young Children

Young children don’t always express hearing difficulties directly.
They may seem distracted, slow to respond, or struggle with speech — but it’s not always easy to tell whether it’s behavioural, developmental, or hearing-related.

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The Problem

When You’re Not Sure If Your Child Is Hearing Clearly

Young children don’t always express hearing difficulties directly. They may seem distracted, slow to respond, or struggle with speech — but it’s not always easy to tell whether it’s behavioural, developmental, or hearing-related. That uncertainty is where a proper assessment makes all the difference.

Why Early Hearing Checks Matter

Hearing plays a critical role in how children learn to speak, understand, and interact with the world. Without early assessment, hearing concerns can affect:
Speech and language developmentAttention and responsivenessLearning and classroom readinessSocial interaction and confidence
The earlier hearing is assessed, the easier it is to support your child’s development effectively.
Our Conditioned Play Audiometry

A Hearing Test Designed Specifically for Young Children

At The Listening Lab, we use Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA) — a method specially developed for children aged 2 to 5. Instead of traditional button-press tests, CPA uses simple play-based activities to encourage natural responses. This allows us to gather accurate results in a way that feels safe, engaging, and comfortable for your child

Before Conditioned Play Audiometry

Uncertainty about your child’s hearingDifficulty identifying the cause of speech or attention concernsGuesswork around development and learning readinessConcern without clear answers

After Conditioned Play Audiometry

Clear understanding of your child’s hearing ability
Early identification of any hearing concerns
Confidence in your child’s developmental progress
Guidance on the right next steps, if needed

A Comfortable Experience for Your Child

Every child is different — and we respect that. Our audiologists create a calm, supportive environment and guide the session at your child’s pace, ensuring they feel safe, engaged, and at ease throughout.

Treatment Options at Listening Lab

Benefits of Conditioned Play Audiometry

Accurate hearing assessment for young childrenChild-friendly and non-intimidatingBetter engagement and cooperationEarly detection of hearing issuesSupports speech and language developmentTailored to developmental stage
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Conditioned Play Audiometry (CPA) is a hearing test designed for young children aged 2 to 5. It uses simple play activities to help children respond to sounds, allowing audiologists to measure hearing levels accurately in a way that feels natural and engaging.

Traditional hearing tests require pressing buttons or giving verbal responses, which may not be suitable for young children. CPA replaces this with play-based actions, making it easier for children to participate and provide reliable responses.

CPA is typically recommended for children between the ages of 2 and 5. For older children, more structured tests such as pure tone audiometry or CAPD assessments may be more appropriate.

A CPA session usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your child’s attention span and level of engagement.

No. CPA is designed to be gentle and non-intimidating. The session is conducted in a child-friendly environment, and our audiologists guide your child at a comfortable pace.

When conducted by trained audiologists, CPA provides reliable and clinically useful results. It is widely used as a standard method for assessing hearing in young children.

If any concerns are identified, our audiologist will explain the findings clearly and recommend appropriate next steps. This may include further assessment, monitoring, or early intervention options.

No special preparation is required. It helps if your child is well-rested and comfortable. You can simply let them know they’ll be playing a listening game.

Yes. Parents or guardians are usually encouraged to be present to help the child feel safe and comfortable during the session.

Early detection of hearing issues allows timely support for speech, language, and learning development. The earlier concerns are identified, the better the long-term outcomes for your child.