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Infants not passing the newborn hearing screen need a full hearing test at follow-up
What is it about?
Recommended follow-up testing for infants not passing the newborn hearing screening includes a full hearing test with auditory thresholds. This recommended testing is not always completed. After a review of data reported by state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, this study found that nearly 1 in 6 infants described as having typical (normal) hearing, did not receive a full hearing test. Without auditory threshold testing, minimal to mild hearing thresholds (loss) may be missed for these infants.
Why is it important?
A missed diagnosis of deaf or hard of hearing (hearing loss) could negatively impact timely access to intervention services that prevent delays in speech and language development.