Best time for hearing assessment in an infant is: (A) 1st month of life, (B) 3-6 months, (C) 6-9 months, (D) 9-12 months
Answer is A. It is recommended that all infants be screened for hearing loss by 1 month of age All infants who do not pass the hearing screening need to complete a diagnostic hearing evaluation by 3 months of age and All children identified with permanent hearing loss need to receive appropriate intervention by 6 months of age This plan is also called the 1-3-6 plan Ref: Logan Turner&;s pg no 382