Curt Shannon] June, what happens if an infant does not pass the initial hearing screening?
[Dr. June Holstrum] She will have to have further testing to determine if there is a hearing loss. It’s very important to make an appointment for a full hearing test and medical tests before she is three months of age. There are many tests that can be done to find out if a baby has a hearing loss, how much of a hearing loss there is, and what type it is. A good way to think of it is the one-three-six plan. The one means that your baby will be screened for hearing loss before one month of age, preferably before leaving the hospital. The three means a baby who does not pass the screen will need to have a full hearing test before three months of age. And, the six means a baby who has a hearing loss should get intervention services before six months of age. All babies with hearing loss should be referred for a medical evaluation to assess the causes and look for potential and related disabilities. Depending on the results of the hearing and medical examinations, a baby may be referred to a
