What if the infant does not pass the hearing screening conducted at birth?
The CT guidelines state that if an infant does not pass the first hearing screen at birth, the screening will be repeated prior to discharge using the ABR method. If an infant does not pass the second hearing screen performed at the hospital, the family will be referred to an audiologist that specializes in working with infants, for diagnostic testing. It is very important that the parent bring the child to an audiologist for follow-up testing, if indicated. The hospital only conducts a screen. An audiologist must conduct the diagnostic testing. Diagnostic testing involves a battery of tests with specialized equipment. Q- How does diagnostic testing differ from the hearing screening done at the hospital? Diagnostic testing is conducted by an audiologist and is more comprehensive than the initial screening. Diagnosis will not be made based on one test alone, but rather will consist of a group of tests. The Connecticut Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Board is a gro
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