"Presently in in most province of Canada the average age a child with a severe hearing loss is identified 2.4 years and not until school age for children with mild to moderate losses. "


May is Hearing Month

Why Universal Newborn Hearing screening is important?

  • Presently in in most province of Canada the average age a child with a severe hearing loss is identified 2.4 years and not until school age for children with mild to moderate losses.

  • High Risk Register for hearing loss only identifies 50% of congenital hearing loss.

  • Hearing loss may have harmful effects on social, emotional, cognitive and academic development as well as on vocational and economic potential.

  • Research indicates that children identified at birth who receive early intervention have significantly higher developmental functioning and hence they may have less need in the future for special education services. This has potential to save taxpayer dollars.

  • Identification should occur as early as possible so that the remediation process can take full advantage of early brain and sensory system development.

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