Friday, April 17, 2009

Detecting Hearing-Impairment

Detecting a hearing impairment early is critical for corrective treatment. The following are signs that your child may have a hearing impairment. If you notice your baby exhibiting any of these, contact your pediatrician immediately.

1. Responds to speech only when he can see the speaker's face
2. Is not speaking or making sounds appropriate to his age level
3. Does not respond to sudden loud noises while awake

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