Early Identification of Hearing Loss

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Newborn Hearing Screening is a quick test that checks a baby’s hearing and identifies those babies who need further testing. It is administered by hospital staff following birth.
This doesn’t necessarily mean your baby has a permanent hearing loss, but without additional testing we can’t be sure.
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.