“Can lack of hearing cause speech delay?”
My baby has bad hearing. Can lack of hearing cause speech delay?
4 Answers
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Yes, untreated hearing loss can lead to speech delays because hearing is crucial for language development. When a child cannot hear sounds clearly, it can affect their ability to learn and produce speech correctly. Early intervention is key to minimizing the impact on speech and language skills.
At The Beacon Clinic LLC in Baltimore, we specialize in evaluating and treating speech delays, including those caused by hearing loss. Our team can help your child develop the skills they need for clear communication.
If you'd like, we can help you schedule an evaluation to assess your child's hearing and speech development.
At The Beacon Clinic LLC in Baltimore, we specialize in evaluating and treating speech delays, including those caused by hearing loss. Our team can help your child develop the skills they need for clear communication.
If you'd like, we can help you schedule an evaluation to assess your child's hearing and speech development.
Yes, part of learning how to speak is hearing language from others (babies learn to speak by repeating what they hear from the people around them). One of the first things we check in a child with speech delay is hearing. If he has not been seen by his pediatrician already, please make an appointment soon to discuss your concerns!
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Yes it will. Immediate intervention is imperative. Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481
