Hearing that your baby did not pass the newborn hearing screening can be confusing, especially when everything else seems to be going well. One of the first questions many parents have is simple: Why didn’t my baby pass? There is not one clear answer to this question. A newborn hearing screening can be affected by
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My Baby Failed the Hearing Test: What Parents Need to Know
If your baby did not pass their newborn hearing screening, you probably have questions. You may be wondering what the results mean, whether your baby has hearing loss, and what you are supposed to do next. The most important thing to know is that not passing a newborn hearing screening does not automatically mean your
Read MoreTexas Hearing Institute Expands Pediatric Services to Lufkin, Texas
Texas Hearing Institute and Audiological Services, an adult audiology clinic located in Lufkin, Texas, have partnered to bring new services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing to the Deep East Texas region. Beginning this spring, Texas Hearing Institute will begin offering services to expand early identification of infants who are born deaf
Read MoreThe Importance of School-Aged Hearing Screenings
A school classroom is a noisy place, especially for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. It can be more difficult for children with hearing loss to hear the teacher’s instructions in the presence of noise. Research shows that even mild hearing loss makes it hard for children to listen and learn in a
Read MoreWhat to Expect: Auditory Brainstem Response Tests (ABRs)
There are many different ways to test a child’s hearing, such as letting them sleep! Since infants aren’t able to raise their hands when they hear the beeps, pediatric audiologists use a test called an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) to assess your child’s hearing while they sleep. What Is An ABR? The Auditory Brainstem Response
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