Early Hearing Loss Resources for Providers

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Hearing loss is among the most common congenital conditions in the United States with a prevalence of around 1 to 3 per 1000 births. Hearing loss in children has been associated with delayed communication and social development. Studies show that identifying these infants early and enrolling them in intervention services by 6 months of age contributes to age-appropriate language and cognitive development.

Hearing screeners, midwives, audiologists, primary care providers and early intervention providers each have an important role in early hearing loss detection, diagnosis and intervention.