Tedy is pre primary teacher teaching language development, in his observation identified one of his pupils has a problem with hearing. What six indicators he used to determine if a child has such ?

1. Lack of response to auditory stimuli: The child may not respond when their name is called or to other sounds in the environment.

2. Difficulty following verbal instructions: The child may have trouble understanding and following directions given verbally.

3. Delayed speech and language development: The child may have difficulty speaking clearly or forming sentences, and may have a limited vocabulary.

4. Misunderstanding or misinterpreting spoken language: The child may have trouble understanding what is being said to them or may respond inappropriately to questions or comments.

5. Difficulty in social interactions: The child may have trouble communicating with peers or adults, leading to social isolation or misunderstandings.

6. Frustration or behavioral issues: The child may become frustrated or act out due to their inability to hear and communicate effectively.

Six Indicators Tedy Used to Identify a Potential Hearing Problem in a Child:

1. Difficulty understanding speech: The child may not respond appropriately to questions or instructions, or may seem to be confused or lost.

2. Inconsistent responses to speech: The child may respond to some sounds or words but not others, even when they are spoken at the same volume.

3. Asking for repetitions: The child frequently asks people to repeat what they have said, or moves closer to the speaker.

4. Turning up the volume: The child may turn up the volume on TVs or radios excessively, or may choose to play with toys that make loud noises.

5. Delayed speech and language development: The child may have difficulty pronouncing words clearly, or may have a limited vocabulary compared to peers.

6. Behavioral cues: The child may exhibit signs of frustration, withdrawal, or attention difficulties related to communication challenges.