Universal hearing testing for newborns has helped to identify
most children with hearing issues quickly and accurately. With a
simple test, 80 to 90 percent of hearing loss can be detected,
and children can begin early intervention with the best possible
outcomes for language development. “Even if your child passed
the newborn screening at birth, however, keep in mind that
hearing loss that is genetic or progressive in nature can
manifest when your child is a toddler or older,” says Dr.
Barbara Jenkins, an audiologist and writer of this article, with
Hearing Health Magazine. “It’s important to identify signs that
may suggest possible hearing loss in your child, so that testing
can be done and treatment and management undertaken.” The infant
and young child Delayed or absent speech development is the most
important clue indicating a possible hearing loss in the very
young child. Identifying hearing loss in the infant and young
child requires watching for critical developmental milestones.
Use the following mil