What Can A Newborn Hearing Test Tell You?

What Can A Newborn Hearing Test Tell You?

by Courtenay M. Language Development Parents' Corner
Newborn Hearing Screening

What Can A Newborn Hearing Test Tell You?

In one word? Plenty! According to the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management at Utah State University, “Left undetected, hearing impairments in infants can negatively impact speech and language acquisition, academic achievement, and social and emotional development.” When a newborn is tested and diagnosed with hearing loss early, there are effective intervention strategies to help your child achieve normal, or nearly normal speech, language and hearing milestones as she grows up.

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What to Expect At Your Child’s Auditory Screening

What to Expect At Your Child’s Auditory Screening

by Chris O Hearing Loss Language Development School Speech Disorders

Gone are the days when kids didn’t have hearing tests unless they were obviously struggling. Modern technology and knowledge about the auditory system have allowed healthcare professionals to develop many different ways to test children’s hearing – even just hours after birth. Many people also advocate for hearing auditory screenings as part of a wellness check before starting school. If your child is going to have an auditory screening, rest assured that the process won’t hurt, and it could have a tremendous impact on your child’s future. Even a small level of hearing loss can dramatically affect your child’s speech and language skills. There are different tests available for different ages of children, and different screening methods depending upon any symptoms or concerns you or your child’s teacher might have. Continue reading →