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A recent article in the Mansfield News Journal suggests that parents of young children should know the signs of hearing loss. We’re all familiar with Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most brilliant musical minds in history, who was unable to hear his own work. The article also points out that Thomas Edison said that after he was 12 years old, he never heard a bird sing.

Hearing loss is the most common birth defect there is, affecting 12,000 U.S.-born children each year, according to the article. Since a child’s first years are such an important time for development and learning, early diagnosis of hearing loss is very important. The Mansfield News Journal article suggests that parents watch out for warning signs, as given by the Alexander Graham Bell Association, such as:

• When there’s a loud sound, do the baby’s eyes move toward it?
• When a parent speaks, does the baby react?
• Does the baby (six months to 10 months old) repeat sounds?
• Can the baby (18-24 months old) follow simple directions?
• Is the baby able to put sounds together that closely resemble speech?

These are just a few things to look out for. For more warning signs, you should speak with your doctor. You should also speak to your doctor if you think your child is experiencing hearing loss.

Hearing loss is something that affects not only the elderly, but also young people — even babies. No matter what the age is of a person suffering from hearing loss, there can be something done to help them. Getting help with hearing loss is very important to a person’s well being and can help improve their life. And in the case of very young children, it can help them be able to learn and develop properly.

If you believe you are suffering from hearing loss, don’t hesitate to stop by one of our locations in Houston, Austin or Dallas to find out more about hearing aids. You can also speak with your doctor or a hearing professional to get your hearing assessed.