Newborn Hearing & Genetic Screening: Early Matters

Newborn hearing screening is routine; paired with genetic screening it flags risk before symptoms, preventing late-onset loss from harming language.

Why

• Birth screen + recheck; refer if failed.
• Genetic screen guides follow-up and safe meds.
• Early intervention beats late—language depends on it.

• Parents

  • Don’t panic if recheck fails; follow the path.
  • Watch sound-seeking and vocal response.

  • Note

    Abnormal screen ≠ diagnosis; needs specialist. Follow your clinician.

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