Knowing hearing and language milestones is B.E.S.T
Knowing hearing and language milestones is B.E.S.T
Hearing is the first step in developing communication skills. It’s one of the ways in which children learn to recognise a parent - babies begin to notice sounds in the womb2. Hearing is also a key part of learning to talk because children learn by mimicking sounds.
Although hearing isn't the only way we communicate, hearing loss impacts how we speak and interact.
If you think that your child has missed any of the hearing and language milestones, a simple check-up with an audiologist can help identify the root cause.
Knowing hearing and language milestones is B.E.S.T
Hearing is the first step in developing communication skills. It’s one of the ways in which children learn to recognise a parent - babies begin to notice sounds in the womb2. Hearing is also a key part of learning to talk because children learn by mimicking sounds.
Although hearing isn't the only way we communicate, hearing loss impacts how we speak and interact.
If you think that your child has missed any of the hearing and language milestones, a simple check-up with an audiologist can help identify the root cause.
Early identification of hearing loss is B.E.S.T
Early identification of hearing loss is B.E.S.T
If your child has hearing loss, acting as early as possible is important. A study showed that children who are implanted early can learn to speak sooner than those implanted later in life. In fact, performance scores in children implanted younger are closer to scores of normal hearing children.4
Evidence shows that early treatment could put your child’s development on par with their hearing peers 3,5,6 – helping them have opportunities to excel in life.
Early identification of hearing loss is B.E.S.T
If your child has hearing loss, acting as early as possible is important. A study showed that children who are implanted early can learn to speak sooner than those implanted later in life. In fact, performance scores in children implanted younger are closer to scores of normal hearing children.4
Evidence shows that early treatment could put your child’s development on par with their hearing peers 3,5,6 – helping them have opportunities to excel in life.
The early years of your child’s life are a significant period for brain development7. Since hearing happens in the brain8,9, it is important to provide a child's brain with the auditory stimulation it needs at an early age. This can help them to develop their best speech, language, and social skills. 3, 8,9
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Together, let’s support your child's hearing journey
Together, let’s support your child's hearing journey
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Together, let’s support your child's hearing journey
If you have any questions or would like further information, send us a WhatsApp on +91 93241 75166 .
- Nationwide support
- Our team can speak in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Odiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Punjabi or Assamese.
- 500+ clinics
Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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The first 24 months Hearing Milestone Checklist and Playtime Ideas Checklist are guides and are not intended for diagnostic purposes nor to replace medical advice. Please consult a hearing health professional for a hearing test for your child.
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References
- Ching TYC, Dillon H, Leigh G, Cupples L. Learning from the Longitudinal Outcomes of Children with Hearing Impairment (LOCHI) study: summary of 5-year findings and implications. Int J Audiol. (2018 May); 57(sup2).
- Ching TYC and Dillon H. Major Findings of the LOCHI study on children at 3 years of age and implications for audiological management. Int J Audiol. (2013 Dec); 52:sup2, S6-S68.
- Ching TYC, Dillon H, Button L, Seeto M, Van Buynder P, Marnane V, Cupples, L, Leigh G. Age at Intervention for Permanent Hearing Loss and 5-Year Language Outcomes. Pediatrics. (2017 Sep); 140(3).
- 10 facts about deafness [Internet]. World Health Organization; (2018), [cited 5 October 2018]. Available from: http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/deafness/en/
- Semenov, YR, Yeh, ST, Seshamani, M, Wang, N-Y, Tobey, EA, Eisenberg, LS, Quittner, AL, Frick, KD, Niparko, JK, CDaCI Investigative Team. Age-Dependent Cost-Utility of Pediatric Cochlear Implantation. Ear Hear. (2013 Feb); 34(4):402-412.
- Sarant JZ, Harris DC, Galvin KL, Bennet LA, Canagasabey M, Busby PA. Social development in children with early cochlear implants: normative comparisons and predictive factors, including bilateral implantation. Ear Hear. (2018 Jul/Aug); 39(4):770-782.
- Geers AE and Nicholas JG. Enduring advantages of earlier cochlear implantation for spoken language development. J Speech Lang Hear Res. (2013 Apr); 56(2).
- Cox, R. M., Alexander, G. C., Johnson, J., & Rivera, I. (2011). Cochlear dead regions in typical hearing aid candidates: prevalence and implications for use of high-frequency speech cues. Ear and hearing, 32(3), 339–348. doi:10.1097/AUD.0b013e318202e982.