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You should always
be aware when your child does not respond appropriately to sounds.
Sometimes a lack of response is attributed to inattention, but
it is important to determine if inconsistent or no responses actually
stem from an inability to hear.
Common signs
that children may not be hearing normally
- Not aware
someone who is out-of-view is talking, especially when distractions
are minimal
- Startled or
surprised look when they realize their name has been called
(at a normal or even fairly loud level)
- Using "what"
or "huh?" frequently
- Intently watching
the faces of speakers
- Sitting close
to the television set when the volume is sufficient for other
family members
- Increasing
the volume of the TV or stereo to unreasonably loud levels
- Not responding
to voices over the telephone and/or switching ears continually
- Not startling
to intense sounds
The single most
important sign of possible hearing loss, however, is a lack of,
or delayed development of speech and language. Even if you do
not suspect a hearing loss, if your child is not developing speech,
especially compared to peers or older siblings, there is reason
to be concerned about your child’s hearing. |
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