What should parents do if their child fails a newborn hearing screening evaluation?
Children who fail the newborn hearing screening evaluation should have a complete medical examination by a physician specializing in hearing problems. This should be done as soon as possible after discharge from the hospital so that treatment can be initiated. Genetic screening is now available which can, in many instances, identify the cause of hearing loss. Q: Why is early intervention so important in children with hearing loss? A: The first three years in the life of a child are crucial for the development of speech and language. A child with a hearing impairment, if identified early, can be fitted with hearing aids within the first five months of life. Children who are unable to benefit from hearing aids may be candidates for a cochlear implant.
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- A child was given a three- month approval to allow for submission/follow-up on a hearing evaluation. Can I request reconsideration and submit a hearing screen?
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