Hearing and Vision Screens
The following are general checklists for hearing and vision. If
you have concerns about your child's hearing or vision development, contact
an intake secretary at 503-675-4097.
Hearing: Does the child . . .
- Show awareness of home noises (telephone, door knock, television)
- Use a voice that is not too loud or too soft
- Play with toys that make noise (rattles, bells)
- Imitate sounds (after age 1 year)
- Use some word endings, such as "s" or "ing" (after age 2 years)
- Follow verbal directions
- Maintain a moderate volume on the television or radio
- Listen to stories, records, or television without difficulty
- Speak so most people can understand (if older than 2 ½ years)
- Come to you when called from another room (after age 2 years)
Vision: Does the child . . .
- Make eye contact (look at your eyes)
- Follow a moving object with eyes
- Walk or crawl without frequently bumping into objects
- Look at people and things without covering one eye
- Hold objects at a normal distance (after age 6 months)
- Walk or crawl smoothly across shadows or areas that look different
(carpet or tile)
- Look at people and things without eyes crossing or squinting (after
age 9 months)
- Have eyes that are clear, not red or watery
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