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Deafness In Cumbria
Whoever you are, whatever your age, if you are affected in some way by deafness- yourself, a member of your family or a friend – then this is the site for you. Here you will find basic information on key issues for different age groups and links to many other sources of help available. Simply click on the route map.
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Birth
Why should babies be tested for deafness?

The earlier a baby's hearing impairment is identified and an appropriate intervention introduced, the better the child's chances of developing good language as they grow up.

  

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What happens when my baby is tested?
There are two main types of testing: one is the Otoacoustic emission (OAE screen) and the other type is ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) screen.
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Birth Information

Click the links below for more information 

www.earlysupport.org.uk

www.deafnessatbirth.org.uk

www.nhsp.info/nhsphospitallookup3

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