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I am concerned but don't know what to do next...

  • Trust your instincts and contact your child's healthcare provider or a pediatric audiologist.
  • Search for a pediatric audiology provider/facility that can test your child's hearing.

This site links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.

Find an Audiology Provider

It's best to talk with your child's doctor about your concerns. They will be able to talk to you about your child's speech and language development. If concerns still exist, ask for a referral to a pediatric audiologist for a hearing test.

Always trust your instincts and find a pediatric audiologist in your community to test your child's hearing. The sooner the better. Knowing about your child's hearing is important for language and communication development to occur.

The following movie clips (not captioned) are taken from an interview of a mother of an infant with mild, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

Video Resources

What to do if your baby didn't pass the newborn hearing screening and is referred for follow up. In this video parents describe the importance of next steps in the journey. Includes captioned version.

H&V Loss & Found video

This Hands & Voices site was created for families with children who have been referred or are in the care of an audiologist and receiving those services through technology or "telehealth".

Hands & Voices Virtual Waiting Room

​​​If your baby does not pass the newborn hearing screening and is referred for follow up, talk with your doctor. The doctor will refer your baby to a pediatric audiologist for follow-up testing.

What Do My Baby’s Test Results Mean

Information regarding the two forms of newborn hearing screenings.

Hearing Tests Used During Newborn Screening

What a newborn hearing screening looks like and why it is important.

Understanding Newborn Hearing Screening

Different tests are conducted at different ages and stages.

Hearing Tests to Expect as Your Child Grows

You won't be able to test your baby's hearing at home. You'll need a pediatric audiologist to run a set of tests using specialized equipment. Your audiologist will explain the purpose of each test and what it means for your baby's hearing. These tests include auditory brainstem response (ABR) and otoacoustic emissions (OAE). They're gentle, safe, and won't cause your baby any discomfort or pain.

How You Test a Baby's Hearing

A pediatric audiologist is the recommended professional best qualified to diagnose and treat hearing loss in children of all ages. Not all audiologists have the skills and expertise to test hearing in children, so it is important to find a pediatric audiologist. Use EHDI-PALS to help find a professional in your community.

This site links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.

Find an Audiology Provider

The signs of hearing loss can be difficult to detect. If you are concerned, it is important to get your child's hearing tested. You can find a pediatric audiologist in your community using the EHDI-PALS directory.

This site links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.

Find an Audiology Provider

A developmental milestone checklist can help you track the various ages and stages of your child's development. It is important to talk with your child's doctor anytime you have concerns.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) link to Speech and Language Developmental Milestones.

Important Milestones
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