Ling 6

The Ling Sound test was developed by Dr.Daniel Ling in 1976 as a means to easily test hearing, The Ling 6 test allows a quick and easy way to check and see that a child detects those sounds that lie within the speech spectrum of hearing.

The following 6 sounds are used

  • MM
  • AH
  • EE
  • OO
  • SH
  • SS

Frequent administration of this test can help monitor for hearing aid malfunction and/or cochlear implant malfunction or changes in the child’s hearing.