Warning Signs of a Hearing ProblemDear netters,
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Warning Signs of a Hearing Problem
Deafness is the leading cause of delayed language development, according to the
American Medical Association's (AMA) Complete Guide to Your Children's Health. Even
temporary hearing loss caused by an ear infection - not to mention more permanent
damage that can be the result of frequent infections - can affect how and when your
child learns to talk. Your child's doctor should check his hearing regularly, but for
the meantime, print this form so you can keep an eye out for any of these warning
signs.
According to the AMA, you should call the pediatrician if your child:
Age: Warning Signs: Check Here
Newborn to three months a.. doesn't startle in response to a sudden loud sound
b.. doesn't seem to recognize your voice
c.. doesn't move or wake up at the sound of voices or nearby noises when
sleeping in a quiet room
d.. doesn't respond to sounds, music, or voices
e.. when fussy or crying, doesn't calm down when you speak to him while you're
out of sight
Age: Warning Signs: Check Here
Four to eight months a.. doesn't turn his head or eyes toward a sound he can't
see
b.. doesn't change expressions at the sound of a voice or a loud noise when
he's in a quiet setting
c.. doesn't seem to enjoy shaking a rattle, ringing bells, or squeezing
noisemakers
d.. by six months, hasn't begun to babble to himself or back at others who
speak to him
Age: Warning Signs: Check Here
Nine to 12 months a.. doesn't turn quickly or directly toward a soft noisemaker
or "shush"
b.. doesn't respond to his name
c.. doesn't vary his pitch when babbling
d.. doesn't make several different consonant sounds when babbling (m, p, b, g,
etc.)
e.. doesn't respond to music by listening, bouncing, or singing along
f.. doesn't understand what "no" means
g.. at one year, doesn't pronounce many different consonant sounds at the
beginning of words
Also see our warning signs of a physical delay and warning signs of a language /
communication delay.
For more on developmental delays, click here and see our page on other resources, too.
