Hearing Checklist
Are you concerned about your child’s hearing? Complete the following checklist to see if your child needs a referral for a hearing test.
Does your child:
- Listen to speech?
- Startle or cry at noise?
- Awaken to loud sounds?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Smile when spoken to?
- Seem to recognize your voice and quiet down if crying?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Respond to changes in your tone of voice?
- Look around for new sounds, e.g. the doorbell?
- Notice toys that make sounds?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Recognize words for common items?
- Respond to requests (“Come here”)?
- Turn or look up when you call their name?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Point to pictures in a book when they are named?
- Follow commands and understand simple questions?
- Listen to simple stories, songs and rhymes?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Understand differences in meaning (“go-stop”)?
- Continue to notice sounds (telephone ringing)?
- Follow 2 step directions (get the ball and put it on the table)?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Respond to you when you call from another room?
- Hear the TV at the same volume as others?
- Answer simple who, what, where, why questions?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
Does your child:
- Understand most of what is said at home/school?
- Attend to a story and answer questions about it?
- Do others think your child hears well (teacher, babysitter, grandparent)?
If you answered NO to any of these questions, speak to your doctor about a referral to have your child’s hearing tested by an audiologist.
