Ключевые слова
Early identification and intervention are essential to mitigate these adverse outcomes.
Аннотация
Hearing is a critical sense for the development of language, communication, and cognitive skills in early childhood. Undetected hearing loss in newborns and preschool-aged children can lead to delays in speech, language acquisition, academic performance, and social-emotional development.
Библиографические ссылки
Universal hearing screening programs have been implemented in many countries to ensure early detection of hearing impairment. Despite the proven benefits, challenges persist in achieving widespread coverage, accurate diagnosis, timely intervention, and adequate follow-up.