Diagnosis

What is it?

The process of discovering what a child can hear involves various tests given by an audiologist. There are multiple ways to test depending on a child’s developmental age and ability.

Why is it important?

The diagnosis of hearing loss is crucial because it is the first step to determine if early intervention services are needed. It also is the first step in helping a family understand the strategies that will support on time language development. Without a hearing loss diagnosis, there is no way to access early intervention services.

EHDI 1-3-6

EHDI 1-3-6

According to the EHDI Guidelines, a child should receive a hearing screening no later than 1 month of age, a diagnosis no later than 3 months of age, and entry into early intervention services no later than 6 months of age.

• National Goals and Objectives for the EHDI Tracking and Surveillance System
• Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
• Hearing Loss in Newborns: The 1-3-6 Guidelines

Diagnosis Resources

Diagnosis Resources

• Find an Audiologist
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM)