{"id":3239,"date":"2024-02-15T18:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T23:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2024-02-15T18:33:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T23:33:32","slug":"what-to-expect-during-a-newborn-hearing-screening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/what-to-expect-during-a-newborn-hearing-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect During a Newborn Hearing Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Newborn children use their hearing to learn speech and understand the world around them. Approximately 1.7 per 1000 infants screened<\/a> in the United States are born with hearing loss in one or both ears. Because children rely so heavily on their hearing for learning, prompt identification of infant hearing loss<\/a> is crucial for early intervention and to prevent slowed development where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n You have probably heard before that children have an easier time learning a language than adults, accounting for the fact that many find it easier to learn a second language during school rather than in adulthood. This is because children under 12 learn speech passively<\/a>, whereas adults learn it actively, often letting other learned information fight with the acquisition of new information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because the most important time for a child to learn spoken or signed language is within the first three years of life<\/a>, infant hearing tests are essential to ensure you have the proper tools to help your child learn. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Two tests used to screen for infant hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If an infant screening reveals hearing loss, make an appointment with an audiologist as soon as possible. An audiologist will be able to verify the screening results and determine the type and extent of the hearing loss<\/a>. In the event that treatments like hearing aids, cochlear implants or auditory training are required, your audiologist can help guide you through those as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To discuss your child\u2019s hearing with one of our qualified specialists, contact Augusta – Aiken ENT & Allergy<\/span> today to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does Early Intervention Help Your Child?\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h2>\n\n
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How Do Infant Hearing Screenings Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What Can You Do if Your Infant Has Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n