Age-Appropriate Hearing
Milestones
Hearing develops early in fetal development and is fully functioning at
birth. While children respond differently at different stages of growth
and development, hearing problems may be suspected in children who are not
responding to sounds or who are not developing their language skills
appropriately. The following are some age-related guidelines that may help
to decide if your child is experiencing hearing problems.
It is important to remember that not every child is the same, and
children reach milestones at different ages. Consult your child's
physician if you are suspicious that your child is not hearing
appropriately. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders (NIDCD) and other experts list the following age-appropriate
hearing milestones for babies and toddlers.
Milestones related to hearing:
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