Definition This is a type of deafness that occurs around or during birth. It is therefore present from a very early age, or even from birth. It can vary in degree (very slight to profound) or type (conductive or sensorineural). Prevalence One to two babies out of every 1,000 are born with at least moderate […]
Evaluation methods Several test methods are available to help us obtain results. For infants, a hearing screening as performed at birth is done to rule out the presence of significant deafness. With this screening, the integrity of the inner ear’s sensory cells is measured. A more comprehensive hearing test is required at a later stage, […]