I was starting to get very concerned about my son not responding to his name, I was starting to think he was showing early signs of autism. Luckily, my gp saw how worried and we have private health insurance through hubby's work, so we got a referral to a audiologist. My DS first hearing test was unsuccessful as he didn't respond to any sound media, but they did say he did have glue ear in both ears. We then saw a ENT specialist 2weeks later and he confirmed the glue ear and sent DS for another hearing test, we got some results from this test and it was explained to me that hearing at 20decimals is normal, and my son was hearing between 45-60, so not good hearing as this is a result of the glue ear. I now suspect my son has had glue ear for sometime as I remember visiting my gp when he was only 5months old saying I didn't think he could hear that well, the gp at the time looked in his ears and said they were fine and the rubbing of ears was teething, so I put it to the back of my mind. Now, because of his age the ENT wanted to see if the glue ear would clear itself so we would avoid surgery and we will retest his hearing in 2mths time, if there is no improvement then DS will have grommets. I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice for me as since that last appointment I've noticed his balance isn't great and he was always such a good walker and also he has increased sleep apnea!! Wondering if I should contact ENt specialist again and bring forward this next hearing appointment or sit it out? DS seem happy in himself apart from not responding to his name and listening to instructions he is a lovely little chap smiley and babbles tons, says mama and dada but no other words, he does occasional have a time terror evening and tosses and turns in his sleep constantly, he occasional hits his head with his hands in his sleep and picks his fingers in his ears. Is there anything I can buy to ease the discomfort? I haven't been to see Speach and Language yet and wonder where do I start? Would they do anything to help his language while he has glue ear? What should I be doing to help him? Is frustrating just waiting, when I know it's affecting his speach and development and now his balance. Has anyone taken their child with glue ear to a CO? Any advice would be appreciated.