AAP News Vol. 13 No. 4 April 1997, p. 10
© 1997 American Academy of Pediatrics
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Making a sound decision; With advanced technology, hearing screening becomes a birth rite

Laura J. Rongé

Karen Willis* knew something was wrong with her 9-month-old son, Jamie.*

She told her pediatrician, "I have to yell to get his attention. I don't think he is hearing me."

Following common practice at that time, 11 years ago, the doctor reassured her that "kids are like that" and sent her home.

When Jamie reached 17 months, Karen had no doubt. Again she told her pediatrician, but this time she insisted: