Development of hearing in a child – A checklist of red flags to spot early signs of delay

Hearing deficits are some of the most common deficits that can be easily assessed and measured. There are many avenues to explore to help manage gaps in a child’s hearing abilities. Problems associated with the way a child hears sounds in his/her environment impairs their ability to respond to their surroundings. It also greatly prevents them from speaking and developing their language and communication skills effectively. Thus, it is very important for parents to be aware of the development of hearing in a child. Especially the signs that suggest a hearing concern in them. The infographic below provides a checklist that parents may use to become careful observant of their child’s hearing behaviour and understand the changes one would expect to see with the increase in the age of the child.

Should you spot red flags that are indicative of hearing impairment, then please do not cause any delay in addressing those concerns. Immediately visit your Pediatrician/audiologist (hearing specialist) to get your child’s hearing assessment done immediately.

We have also developed an infographic to help you understand milestones associated with the development of vision in your child. You might also want to read about Guide to promote your child’s language development skills

Acknowledgements : We thank our volunteers Ms Sailaja Tadimeti & Mr Krishnaji Devalkar for the time and effort taken towards the translation of this content from English to Telugu.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.