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Deafness and hearing loss: overview and diagnosis

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Deafness and hearing loss: overview and diagnosis

Suitable for 0-8 years. In this short video, child health specialists talk about different types of hearing impairment. They say babies are usually screened at or soon after birth to test their hearing. Children can also be diagnosed when they're older. Parents of children with hearing impairment and specialists talk about some of the signs that a child has a hearing impairment.
Target audience:
Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
February 2023
Last reviewed:
February 2024
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