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Linking sight to sound  -  Mar 7, 2008
Oregon Daily Emerald,They say this method would be useful to detect hearing problems in children, infants or those with a developmental disability.

Hearing test important for children  -  Feb 7, 2008
Kerrville Daily Times,By Jeff Wright Audiologists test for hearing problems in children primarily to ensure that a child’s speech and language development do not get compromised.

'Hear! Here!' sponsors pre-school tests  -  Jan 26, 2008
Daily Democrat,...a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento that visits dozens of schools in specially equipped vans to identify hearing problems in children.

One in five children has hearing problems  -  Jul 26, 2007
Expatica Netherlands,The foundation found that listening to loud music on MP3 players often causes hearing problems in children. Music played in discotheques and at pop concerts

By: Ms. Dnyanada Potda, Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Powai  -  May 28, 2007
Planet Powai,Recurrent ottitis media, a middle ear infection can cause hearing problems in children and if not treated can cause permanent hearing loss.

Lifetime Brands recalls jars  -  Dec 13, 2006
Long Island Business News (subscription),Ingesting lead can cause behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and hearing problems in children and can stunt growth.

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