Hearing screening tests are a quick and cost effective way to separate people into an appropritate group: pass or fail. A hearing screening is only appropriate for children who can stand head phones to be placed on their heads and who can show some sort of response (hand raise, etc) when they hear the sound. If a child passes a hearing screening, they are assumed to have no hearing loss. If they fail a hearing screening then they are referred for a more complete evaluation by an audiologist. Only an audiologist can diagnose a hearing loss.
Early identification of hearing loss leads to better speech, language and learning outcomes for children. Knowledge of the risk factors for late-onset hearing loss and continued vigilance in screening, monitoring and referral are vital. The goal is to insure that the listening and learning needs of all children are met, which is why we perform screenings in our office in Charlotte, NC.
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