While this website offers some general guidelines for monitoring your child's hearing and communication development, you may need further information or have questions about how to access resources regarding hearing in children.

In many countries federal and state laws exist that mandate services for children who have hearing impairments.

Hearing is not an all or nothing phenomenon. Even a mild hearing loss during the crucial years for language and speech development can cause a child to misperceive speech sounds and may result in a delay of normal communication development.

Your child's hearing is the means through which spoken communication develops and flourishes. Guard hearing carefully and seek professional help immediately if you are concerned.