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… Paediatric Society recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. … territories in Canada offer newborn hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk … speech and language development. Early screening for hearing loss can help prevent …
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… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help … help you or hurt you. You may also want to ask what further testing and follow-up will be … Birth to 23 Months All provinces offer newborn screening, although the tests offered …
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… 71b Children start learning language from the … all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have … Hearing also plays an important role in a child’s social and emotional development. It …
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… can cause hearing loss too. What are the symptoms? Common symptoms of hearing loss … ear infection, a ruptured eardrum, and other conditions that affect the middle or inner … to speak, or trouble understanding speech. Difficulty standing or walking (ataxia). …
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… about your baby’s vision, contact your healthcare provider. Hearing Special equipment … be offered in hospitals, or through public health offices. All babies born in B.C. are … about this screening, visit the  Provincial Health Services Authority website. Signs of …
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… 71a Hearing is important for your child’s social … write. It is important to have your child’s hearing tested if you ever have concerns that … What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to …
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One of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read some more advice to keep your toddler’s …
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… to. And nothing will ever sound completely normal. If noises are so strange or shrill … situations. Hearing aids won't restore normal hearing. Hearing aids can help you hear … to. And nothing will ever sound completely normal. If noises are so strange or shrill …
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… chart from birth, this may be his or her healthy size and growth rate. He or she may … other help to make lifestyle changes for a healthier weight. If your family has a history … give your child an examination that looks for health problems that can cause weight gain. …
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… should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing … should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing …