Babies begin to learn language and speech in the earliest months. It is very important to test a baby’s hearing because babies born with a hearing loss need help to learn these important communications skills.
You may have questions about your baby’s hearing screening test or concerns about your baby’s hearing. Or, you may have been told your baby has a diagnosed hearing loss. Please click one the boxes below to find out more information.
Click here for information on the PA Guide By Your Side (GBYS) program
that provides support to parents of children with hearing loss.
Hearing loss is the most common congenital condition in newborns.
The majority of children with hearing losses are born to parents who have normal hearing.
In the United States, 33 babies are born every day with a hearing loss.
There are many different types and degrees of hearing loss.
Children as young as one month of age can be fitted with hearing aids.
Most children with hearing losses have no other disability.
When a child’s hearing loss is diagnosed and treated early, he or she can develop language skills like a child without a hearing loss.
Some babies are born with normal hearing but lose their hearing when they are older.
Finding an audiologist is an important step that can enhance the health and well being of your entire family. Let us assist you in finding an audiologist in your area. Click here to find an audiologist
