Early+Childhood

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= Signs of Hearing Loss in Young Children: = = // Response to the environment (speech and language development) // = ** Newborn (Birth to 6 Months) ** 􀀁 Does not startle, move, cry or react in any way to unexpected loud noises. 􀀁 Does not awaken to loud noises. 􀀁 Does not freely imitate sound. 􀀁 Cannot be soothed by voice alone. 􀀁 Does not turn his/her head in the direction of my voice. ** Young infant (6 months to 12 months) ** 􀀁 Does not point to familiar persons or objects when asked. 􀀁 Does not babble or babbling has stopped. 􀀁 By 12 months does not understand simple phrases by listening alone such as “wave bye-bye,” or “clap hands.” ** Infant (3 months to 2 years) ** 􀀁 Does not accurately turn in the direction of a soft voice on the first call. 􀀁 Is not alert to environmental sounds. 􀀁 Does not respond on first call. 􀀁 Does not respond to sounds or does not locate where sound is coming from. 􀀁 Does not begin to imitate and use simple words for familiar people and things around the home. 􀀁 Does not sound like or use speech like other children of similar age. 􀀁 Does not listen to TV at a normal volume. 􀀁 Does not show consistent growth in the understanding and the use of words.