Signs of Vision or Hearing Problems

Hearing Developmental Milestones

Birth-3 Months

• Startles or cries at loud sounds
• Soothed by caretakers' voices

3-6 Months

• Reacts to the sound of your voice
• Turns eyes and head in the direction of sounds

6-10 Months

• Responds to own name
• Attempts to imitate and match sounds, especially human voices

10-15 Months

• Locates or points to familiar objects when asked
• Understands simple sentences like "Where's the kitty?"

15-18 Months

• Identifies things, such as parts of the body, in response to questions
• Uses a few single words
• Follows simple spoken directions