Review Signs of Normal Hearing to find a list of normal hearing behaviors and key signs to watch for as your child grows. If your baby isn't showing all the developmental signs of normal hearing, that doesn't necessarily mean he or she has a hearing problem, but it does mean an audiological evaluation should be performed.
If you have concerns about your child's responsiveness to sound, discuss your concerns with your pediatrician and request an evaluation by a hearing specialist, called an audiologist. Most importantly, trust your intuition. If you feel that something just "isn't quite right" about your baby's responsiveness to sound, talk to your pediatrician.
Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated January 21, 2010
Audiology Clinic
2330 Post Street, Suite 270
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 353-2101
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Cochlear Implant Center
2380 Sutter Street, First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 353-2464
Fax: (415) 353-2603
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