Background…
The Speech and Hearing Center, Inc. is a
not-for-profit, 501 (C) (3), agency serving northeast Florida
and southeast Georgia. We provide high-quality audiology and
speech/language pathology services to the community. Our operating
expenses are defrayed by revenue for services, the sale of
hearing aids, grants (United Way of Northeast Florida, City
of Jacksonville, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Sertoma) and donations.
The Center is a member of the National Association
of Speech and Hearing Centers.
Locations:
DOWNTOWN:
1128 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
MANDARIN:
12627 San Jose Blvd., #503
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Hearing Health Checklist for Children
Identification of hearing loss in infants and children
is critical since hearing is closely linked to the development
of normal speech and language skills. A child is never too young
to be tested. Early identification and intervention of hearing
loss improves long-term language success.
In addition to standard audiometric
tests, we use Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) testing.
How Does Your Child Hear?
Birth - 3 Months
- startles to loud sounds
- quiets or smiles when spoken to
- seems to recognize your voice
and quiets if crying
4-6 Months
- moves eyes in direction of sounds
- responds to changes in tone
of your voice
- notices toys that make sounds
- pays attention to music
7 Months - 1 Year
- turns and looks in direction
of sounds
- listens when spoken to
- recognizes
words for common items like "cup", "shoe", "juice"
- begins
to respond to requests ("come here", "want
more")
1-2 Years
- points to a few body parts when asked
- follows
simple commands and understands simple questions ("roll
the ball", "kiss the baby")
- listens
to simple stories, songs and rhymes
2-3 Years
- understands differences in meaning ("go-stop", "in-out", "big-little", "up-down")
- follows two requests ("get the book and put it on the
table")
3-4 Years
- hears you when you
call from another room
- hears television or radio at
the same loudness level as other family members
- answers
simple "who", "what", "where" and "why" questions
4-5 Years
- pays attention to a short
story and answers simple questions about it
- hears
and understands most of what is said at home and in
school
If you have answered NO to the
majority of items in an age range, please contact the Speech & Hearing
Center
904.355.3403.
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