Understanding Infant Hearing Development

What is the primary focus when it comes to building sensory skills in infants?

• The brain and ears

• Only the ears

• Only the brain

• The eyes and ears

At what stage is the ear fully developed in infants?

• At birth

• At 6 months

• At 3 months

• At 1 year

What is essential for the maturation of an infant's hearing system?

• Auditory stimuli

• Gustatory stimuli

• Tactile stimuli

• Visual stimuli

What is a key milestone for infants between 4 to 6 months of age?

• Reading

• Turning to sounds

• Speaking full sentences

• Walking

What is the purpose of the standard screening process for newborns?

• To check for vision issues

• To evaluate motor skills

• To test cognitive development

• To assess hearing ability

What percentage of hearing loss in infants is due to environmental causes?

• 10%

• 25%

• 60%

• 40%

What is the ABLE scale used for?

• Evaluating hearing loss

• Testing cognitive abilities

• Assessing motor skills

• Measuring visual acuity

What is considered a normal hearing range for children on the ABLE scale?

• 16 to 30 dBHL

• 0 to 15 dBHL

• 46 to 60 dBHL

• 31 to 45 dBHL

What kind of support is available for children identified with hearing loss?

• Only financial support

• Comprehensive support

• No support

• Limited support

What is emphasized about the life of a child with hearing loss?

• It will be unfulfilling

• It will be challenging without support

• It can be fulfilling with support

• It will be limited in opportunities