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My son is 13 months old and I am concerned that he may have developed problems with his hearing. He only seems to hear noises that are very loud or that have vibration, like when I am walking across the floor to pick him up. He does not talk, and he gets frustrated when he can’t make me understand what he wants. What can I do?
It is time to voice these concerns to your pediatrician. Ask
for a physical examination of his ears, and if warranted,
arrange for your son to have a hearing screening. Hearing
loss can be temporary or permanent. Some hearing loss can be
caused by illnesses, such as infection or fluid collection
in the middle ear. In addition, some hearing loss can be
caused by reactions to medications, trauma, or genetic
factors. It is important to try to establish if the hearing
impairment is permanent, the amount of hearing loss, and
what can be done to assist your child in learning to
compensate for any existing hearing loss.
Michelle Reynolds, Director of the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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