Abstract
Diagnoses of hypoacousis in children based on behavioral examination in 60-ies brought about the idea of creation recommendation for hearing screening program in children. Joint Committee of Infant Hearing, organized in US in early 70-ies by the speech and hearing therapists, has edited several recommendations concerning hearing screening in children. The point of view on this problem has been changing with the development of new techniques and increase of knowledge. Initially, hearing screening was introduced only in children of high risk population. Nationals Institutes of Health, another American organization created in 90-ies, has edited details concerned implementation of the universal hearing screening program. The idea to introduce this program has expand from the USA to Europe. The document European Consensus established in 1998 regulates the status of nationals programs of universal hearing screening which are widely implemented to the clinical practice.
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