Screen Little Ears Early

September 15, 2005

Because language acquisition begins at birth and progresses rapidly during a child's first three years, infants with hearing loss are deprived of critical learning opportunities. Researchers at USU's National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management are pushing to ensure all newborns are screened for hearing loss and receive timely help, if needed.

For more information, contact Karl White, director, National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, and professor, Psychology Department, Utah State University, 435-797-3013.

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