The infant was not screened before hospital discharge or was missed due to home birth. Additionally, the infant must be referred to early intervention services within 30 days of identification. An additional screening must be scheduled within two to four weeks. Additionally, the infant must be referred to early intervention services within 30 days of identification. Parents should look for signs of localization from their child.
Localization is eye movement or turning the head towards the direction of the sound source.
A baby of 3 to 6 months of age should turn and search out a different sound. They should also be able to respond to the sound of their name. During this particular developmental time, the baby will play with sounds by cooing and babbling. A baby of 6 to 10 months of age should be able to seek out the sound source. When his or her name is called, the baby should look towards the speaker.