Monthly Archives: August 2017

Early hearing screening as part of prevention of speech impairment (part 2)

This is the so-called Principle 1-3-6, according to which:

Auditory screening is carried out for all children, optimally until they are discharged from the hospital, maximum – until they reach 1 month.
If auditory disorders, extensive audio diagnostics, i.e., determination of the nature and degree of hearing impairment, are detected during the screening, the child is reached 3 months of age. Continue reading →

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Early hearing screening as part of prevention of speech impairment (part 1)

According to WHO estimates, about 466 million people worldwide experience serious hearing impairment, while another 500 million have less severe impairments, which nevertheless affect their functioning. The forecasts are disappointing, apparently, these figures will increase. Continue reading →

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