If there are concerns about a child’s hearing because of a family history of hearing loss, complications at birth, severe illnesses or suspicion by the parent that something is not right concerning the baby’s hearing, hearing testing should be conducted as early as possible to catch hearing issues during the important early period of development of speech and language. Waiting until the child is older is not recommended. If treated early, the impact of a hearing loss on the development of the child’s speech and language will be minimized.

Children need to be tested with specialized equipment and procedures. These physiologic tests are not conducted at Blossom Hearing Center. We can provide you with a recommendation for centers in the region that conduct diagnostic testing for newborns and babies.