It is usually treated by the use of a hearing aid and generally cannot be corrected through surgery or medicine. There are many symptoms of hearing loss in both adults and children. Often those afflicted will find themselves retreating from social circles, avoiding meetings, groups and parties, since they are no longer as rewarding as before. In children the symptoms vary, particularly during the first two years. Therefore, early detection is extremely important.
Experts say the first six months are most crucial.
At a year old, a child should be repeating sounds others make while turning in any direction to find sound or someone speaking. If they re not doing these things, it might indicate hearing loss. By two years of age a child should be able to point to parts of his or her body when told to, without seeing your lips, and to give a toy when asked. If a child suffers from hearing loss at two years and beyond, speech may sound different or less clear, words may be missing endings and short words may not even be heard. Again these are signs the child may not be hearing properly.