Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop communication, language, and social skills. The earlier children with hearing loss start getting services, the more likely they are to reach their full potential. If you are a parent and you suspect your child has hearing loss, trust your instincts and speak with your child’s doctor. Don’t wait! http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/local/icons/hearingloss-icon.jpg http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/ 80 80 en-US sog3@cdc.gov Health Public Health This podcast discusses how important it is that every child receives a hearing screening as soon as possible after birth. It also gives specific ways that parents and health providers can find out if a child has a possible hearing loss and where to get further information. (Created 6/5/2007 by the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program, NCBDDD). Created: 6/15/2007 by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities . Date Released: 6/25/2007. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621555 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621555 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:14:00 EST Hearing loss is the number one birth defect in America, affecting approximately 12,000 newborns every year. John Eichwald discusses the importance of early intervention in newborns. Created: 5/15/2009 by MMWR. Date Released: 5/21/2009. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621554 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621554 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:12:00 EST Unlike many birth defects, hearing loss is not easily recognized. If left undetected, it can lead to serious problems, such as delays in social skills and speech and language development. In this podcast, Marcus Gaffney discusses the importance of screening newborns for hearing loss. Created: 3/4/2010 by MMWR. Date Released: 3/4/2010. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621553 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621553 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:10:00 EST Each year, more than 12,000 babies are born with hearing loss. This podcast discusses the importance of early detection for hearing loss to prevent delays in social skills and speech and language development. Created: 3/4/2010 by MMWR. Date Released: 3/4/2010. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621552 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8621552 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:03:00 EST