The Hearing and Speech Clinic at Children's Mercy diagnoses and treats a wide variety of concerns related to your child’s hearing and speech abilities. Our expert care team uses the latest technological innovations to provide the best possible care for your child. We provide both inpatient and outpatient services for hearing and speech needs.

Teaming up to provide excellent care for your child

Children’s Mercy Hearing and Speech team members work closely with several other clinics and programs across the hospital. These include:

• 22q11.2 Clinic
• Autism Clinic
• Cleft Palate Program 
• Developmental Delay Clinic  
• Down Syndrome Program 
• Great Heights (Turner Syndrome) Clinic
• Multidisciplinary Feeding Clinic 
• Otolaryngology (ENT) Department  
• Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD) Clinic 

How to make an appointment with the Hearing and Speech Clinic

Your child’s pediatrician or primary care doctor can refer you to our clinic, or you can call (816) 960-4001 (for Missouri locations) or (913) 696-5750 (for Kansas locations) for more information or to make an appointment. The Hearing and Speech Clinic does not require a referral to see a child, but many insurance plans need a physician's referral.  

Keep in mind that state programs and Medicaid plans must approve a child's outpatient visits. It is important for you to check your insurance coverage before scheduling your appointment.  

Financial assistance with the cost of hearing aids, speech therapy and feeding therapy is available for families who qualify. Please call (816) 960-4031 to apply. 

Current patients can communicate with your Hearing and Speech team through the Patient Portal.

Locations

Hearing and speech services are available at several Children’s Mercy locations, including Broadway, College Boulevard, East, Northland, Adele Hall Campus, and Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas.