Service Information
Service Address: 160 Chancellors Way, Guelph, OntarioInquiry Phone: 1 (905) 855-2690
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health - Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Central West Infant Hearing Program
Category:
Infant Hearing Screening
Target Population: Hearing Loss
Service Details
Description:
Hearing screenings are provided for infants under the age of 2 months (but ideally UNDER 1 MONTH OF AGE) with the goal of identifying permanent hearing loss as early as possible. Early detection and intervention is critical for a child's language development.
If a child does not pass the screening, additional testing is available to determine whether a permanent hearing loss exists. If so, follow-up support is provided to connect families to resources that will help maximize their child's communication abilities.
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
No charge. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Maximum Age:
12 weeks
Criteria:
Baby has not received a hearing screen or, if complete, received a "Refer" result in hospital.
Referral Contact Information
Referral Fax:
1 (905) 566-4606