Did you know that babies can be fitted with hearing aids as soon as 1 month? Early intervention is key for future success in attaining speech, language and development. Read on for resources for parents.
Do you know the earliest age at which babies can be fitted with hearing aids? If you don’t know, you are not alone. According to a national survey, over 60% of physicians believe infants must be four months of age or older to be fitted with a hearing aid. In fact, babies can be fitted as soon as identified — even at one month. You can learn more about resources to support early identification of hearing loss and early intervention here.