One sign of possible hearing impairment is that an eight- or nine-month-old does not respond to his/her name.

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This is true. A child with normal hearing will usually respond to their name by turning their head and looking towards the sound source by the age of 8-9 months. If a child does not respond to their name consistently, it could be a sign of hearing impairment and should be evaluated by a medical professional.

One Sign of Possible Hearing Impairment Is That an Eight-