Infant Hearing services focus on identifying all infants with permanent hearing loss; giving parents and caregivers the information they need to make timely, informed decisions; and providing the services necessary to maximize family communication and language development.
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening takes place in the community.
If your baby is over 2 weeks old and you have not been contacted to book a hearing screening:
Please call 1-877-818-8255 or 519-663-0273.
Access to Services
Children from birth to 6 years of age in Southwestern Ontario including Elgin, London/Middlesex, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey, Bruce and Lambton counties.
What to Expect
Services include:
- Universal newborn hearing screening takes place in the community.
- If a community screener leaves a message, please call back within 5 days of the birth of your baby.
- Audiological assessment for infants identified with a “refer” result from the screening
- Re-assessment of high-risk infants ("surveillance")
- Amplification (i.e., hearing instrument) prescription and verification
- Information and support for families (Social Worker / Family Support Worker) for those identified with permanent hearing loss
- Service options to enhance language development
For More Information
TVCC is the lead agency and coordinator of the Infant Hearing Program for the Southwest region.
Contact: 1.877.818.8255
The Infant Hearing Program is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
