If speech and language development begins normally and then stops, refer immediately for a hearing evaluation. A child of any age can have an audiological evaluation. The evaluation technique used depends upon the developmental age of the infant or child. Our pediatric audiology team can help decide which method is best for a child. In order to obtain complete and accurate test results, children may need to be seen on more than one occasion.
Some babies have a significant hearing loss due to unknown factors.
Startles to loud sounds. Moves eyes toward sound source. Arouses from light sleep to sudden loud noises. Smiles in response to speech. Looks in response to own name.