Here’s what many parents don’t know: hearing can change as your child grows.
EARLY SIGNS your child might be deaf or hard of hearing:
🔹 0-3 months: Doesn’t startle at loud sounds or turn toward your voice
🔹 4-8 months: Not babbling or responding to their name by 6 months
🔹 9-12 months: No response to sounds behind them, limited sound experimentation
🔹 12-24 months: Not saying single words by 15 months, watching your face intensely while you talk, turning up TV/devices very loud
Here’s the truth: Early identification changes EVERYTHING. The earlier you know, the earlier your child can access language—whether that’s sign language, spoken language, or both.
What to do: ✅ Trust your instincts—you know your child best ✅ Ask your pediatrician for a hearing evaluation (not just a screening) ✅ Connect with an audiologist who specializes in pediatrics ✅ Know that deaf/HoH kids thrive with early support!
Remember: A diagnosis isn’t a tragedy—it’s information. And information is power. Your child’s journey starts here. 💙
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