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What does it mean if my baby has been referred for a hearing assesment?

Your baby has been referred to your local audiology department for a hearing assessment with an audiologist (hearing specialist). This is because the hearing screening test did not show a clear response from one or both of your baby's ears. This does not necessarily mean your baby has a hearing loss. 

It may be because:

  • Your baby was unsettled;
  • There was fluid in the ear (from the birth);
  • There was too much noise near your baby when the test was done; or
  • Your baby has a hearing loss.

It is highly recommended that your baby has a further hearing test. You can choose whether or not your baby has this test. 

For every 10 babies who have this hearing test, one will have a permanent hearing loss.