Hearing loss in children 1 to 2 years old
Assess changes in your child's behavior that might mean a hearing loss. Compare present behavior with past behavior. Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and language to develop.
Does your child:
Online. 360+ members. Provides support for parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome including children diagnosed with Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy (SMEI) and Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy Borderline (SMEB). Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dravet-Syndrome Verified: 3/30/2011
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- Listen to simple stories, songs, or rhymes?
- Follow simple commands and understand simple questions, such as "roll the ball," "kiss the baby," or "where is your shoe?"
- Point to a few body parts when asked?
- Point to pictures in a book when they are named?
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