{"id":437,"date":"2021-06-25T19:40:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T23:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbusspeech.fm1.dev\/newborn-hearing-screenings\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T15:21:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T20:21:11","slug":"newborn-hearing-screenings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/hearing-loss\/newborn-hearing-loss\/newborn-hearing-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What types of hearing test are used for newborns?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The first is called an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test, which measures the response of a baby\u2019s hearing nerve using electrodes. The second is the Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) test, which uses a microphone and earphone to calculate an infant\u2019s hearing abilities by measuring the reflection of a sound\u2019s echo as it passes through the ear canal.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Do newborn hearing screenings ever have false positives?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Your baby\u2019s first hearing screening will likely be performed within a few hours or days of birth. Statistics show that between 2\u00ad\u201310 percent of infant hearing tests indicate hearing loss, while only 0.003 percent of infants actually suffer from a permanent hearing impairment condition. Rather than a diagnosis, these tests are administered in order to help parents identify a potential problem as early as possible, promoting the prevention of developmental disorders.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is the most common cause of hearing loss in newborns?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The tests used in newborn hearing screenings are accurate; however, they can\u2019t reveal what is causing the irregular results. In most cases, a hearing loss\u2013positive result from the tests indicates an easily treatable problem like a fluid buildup, earwax blockage or ear infection. In other cases, the cause is never identified. Infants with irregular test results will be directed to an audiologist for a more in-depth examination.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Should I test my newborn for hearing loss?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Since one in 10\u201350 newborn hearing screenings indicate a potential hearing loss, many parents are left wondering about their child\u2019s hearing. It\u2019s critical to identify permanent hearing loss symptoms as early as possible in infants, so regularly retesting your infant\u2019s hearing is highly advisable. Talk to an audiologist about your situation to find out how frequently you should test your child\u2019s hearing to detect possible hearing loss problems.\"\n    }\n    }]\n  }\n<\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-early-detection-so-important\">Why Is Early Detection So Important?<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1280x457.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-600x214.jpg 600w, https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-768x274.jpg 768w, https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766-1536x548.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ThinkstockPhotos-470777766.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><p> Nearly three of every one thousand babies are born with some <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/hearing-loss\/newborn-hearing-loss\/\">form of hearing loss<\/a>. In most cases, however, hearing issues aren\u2019t discovered in children until they are at least <a href=\"https:\/\/columbusspeech.org\/?page_id=438\">two years old<\/a>. The first two years of a child\u2019s life are hugely important in physical development as well as in forming emotional, learning and communication skills. Because of this, babies with moderate to severe hearing loss often experience major developmental setbacks. <\/p><p>Despite many years of developing and refining these hearing evaluations for babies that are just a few months old, studying infant hearing loss still presents many challenges. If you\u2019re a new parent preparing for a newborn hearing screening, there are several important factors and facts you need to know before your appointment.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"there-are-two-common-hearing-evaluations-used-for-newborns\">There Are Two Common Hearing Evaluations Used for Newborns<\/h2><p>The first is called an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test, which measures the response of a baby\u2019s hearing nerve using electrodes. The second is the Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) test, which uses a microphone and earphone to calculate an infant\u2019s hearing abilities by measuring the reflection of a sound\u2019s echo as it passes through the ear canal.<\/p><p>Both tests are non-invasive and can be done while the baby sleeps naturally.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"false-positives-for-hearing-loss-are-common-in-newborn-screenings\">False Positives for Hearing Loss Are Common in Newborn Screenings<\/h3><p>Your baby\u2019s first hearing screening will likely be performed within a few hours or days of birth. Statistics show that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\">approximately two percent<\/a> of infant hearing evaluations performed in the United States indicate hearing loss. Rather than a diagnosis, these evaluations are administered in order to help parents identify a potential problem as early as possible, promoting the prevention of developmental disorders.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"its-important-to-continue-following-up-on-irregular-newborn-hearing-screening-results\">It\u2019s Important to Continue Following up on Irregular Newborn Hearing Screening Results<\/h3><p>Since one in 10\u201350 newborn hearing screenings indicate a potential hearing loss, many parents are left wondering about their child\u2019s hearing. It\u2019s critical to identify permanent hearing loss symptoms as early as possible in infants, so regularly retesting your infant\u2019s hearing is highly advisable. Talk to an audiologist about your situation to find out how frequently you should test your child\u2019s hearing to detect possible hearing loss problems.<\/p><p><p class=\"secondary-site-cta\"><svg class=\"logo-icon-bear\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 265\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<path d=\"M13.4884 107.14H7.44186C3.33183 107.14 0 110.473 0 114.585V150.275C0 154.387 3.33183 157.72 7.44186 157.72H13.4884C17.5984 157.72 20.9302 154.387 20.9302 150.275V114.585C20.9302 110.473 17.5984 107.14 13.4884 107.14Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M55.6977 98.7642H50.5814C46.2145 98.7642 42.6744 102.306 42.6744 106.675V158.209C42.6744 162.578 46.2145 166.119 50.5814 166.119H55.6977C60.0646 166.119 63.6047 162.578 63.6047 158.209V106.675C63.6047 102.306 60.0646 98.7642 55.6977 98.7642Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M98.2558 46.6484H93.6046C89.1093 46.6484 85.4651 50.2942 85.4651 54.7915V210.243C85.4651 214.741 89.1093 218.387 93.6046 218.387H98.2558C102.751 218.387 106.395 214.741 106.395 210.243V54.7915C106.395 50.2942 102.751 46.6484 98.2558 46.6484Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M141.047 23.2661H136.163C131.732 23.2661 128.14 26.8598 128.14 31.2929V233.579C128.14 238.012 131.732 241.606 136.163 241.606H141.047C145.478 241.606 149.07 238.012 149.07 233.579V31.2929C149.07 26.8598 145.478 23.2661 141.047 23.2661Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M184.419 0H178.372C174.262 0 170.93 3.3333 170.93 7.44513V257.497C170.93 261.609 174.262 264.942 178.372 264.942H184.419C188.529 264.942 191.86 261.609 191.86 257.497V7.44513C191.86 3.3333 188.529 0 184.419 0Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M227.326 23.2661H220.814C216.832 23.2661 213.605 26.4952 213.605 30.4786V234.394C213.605 238.377 216.832 241.606 220.814 241.606H227.326C231.307 241.606 234.535 238.377 234.535 234.394V30.4786C234.535 26.4952 231.307 23.2661 227.326 23.2661Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M269.767 67.1226H263.721C259.611 67.1226 256.279 70.4559 256.279 74.5677V190.409C256.279 194.521 259.611 197.854 263.721 197.854H269.767C273.877 197.854 277.209 194.521 277.209 190.409V74.5677C277.209 70.4559 273.877 67.1226 269.767 67.1226Z\"\/>\n<path d=\"M312.209 98.7642H306.86C302.558 98.7642 299.07 102.254 299.07 106.558V158.325C299.07 162.63 302.558 166.119 306.86 166.119H312.209C316.512 166.119 320 162.63 320 158.325V106.558C320 102.254 316.512 98.7642 312.209 98.7642Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n Call <span class=\"company-name \">Columbus Speech and Hearing<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+16142635151\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(614) 263-5151<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Is Early Detection So Important? 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