six months of age.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf your child begins exhibiting symptoms of hearing loss later in life, they may be screened at school or taken to an audiologist, who can provide a comprehensive hearing test to diagnose any hearing loss that is present.<\/p>\n
Diagnosing autism isn\u2019t so straightforward, as there are no definitive tests that can confirm a diagnosis. Some tests used include the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). These tests can be adapted using sign language or other visual tools if the child also has hearing loss.<\/p>\n
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Southwestern Hearing & Balance today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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