Hearing Services

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Hearing Services

Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
E-mail: clinicalservices@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone: 410-887-6443
TTY users call Maryland Relay

Do You Need Services?

If you or a loved one is having trouble hearing or speaking, we can help!

Signs of Hearing Loss

Have your hearing tested if:

You think other people mumble or speak too softly
You have trouble following conversation in a noisy room
You have ringing in your ears
You avoid situations or places because it is too hard to hear
Others complain that the TV or radio is too loud

Guidelines For Children

Use the chart below as a guide to see if your child's hearing and speaking skills are like other children.

Age	Hearing and Understanding	Speech
Birth to 1 year	Looks at you when you talk (3–-6 months) Looks up or comes to you when you call his/her name (2–6 months)	Laughs (0–3 months) Uses a series of sounds like "bababa" (3–6 months) Appears to be talking (9–12 months)
1 year to 2 years	Points to body parts when asked Responds to "no"	Uses 10–20 words Imitates many new words when you talk to her/him
2 years to 3 years	Follows simple directions such as "Get your shoe" Points to pictures in a book when you say the name	Uses 2 word sentences like "more juice," "want ball" Answers simple questions like "What do you do when you're hungry?" Uses plurals like "2 books"
3 years to 4 years	Follows simple directions such as "Get your shoe" Points to pictures in a book when you say the name	Talks in 4–5 word sentences Counts to 10 Tells about pictures in books or about a drawing like "I made a red bird"
4 years to 5 years	Follow 2–3 step directions Understands words like "them, they, him, her, his"	Says most sounds correctly except: s, z, th and r Speaks in complete sentences which most people understand

Audiology (Hearing) Services

Maryland licensed and certified Audiologists provide comprehensive hearing testing to Baltimore County residents, from newborns through senior citizens on a sliding fee schedule according to income. Audiologist provide hearing aid recommendations as well as fitting and orientation.

Audiologists provide hearing screenings and consultation upon request and work closely with the Baltimore County Department of Aging to conduct hearing screenings and in-services at Baltimore County Senior Centers. Audiologists also collaborate with the Baltimore County Fire Department, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program and community residential programs for adult developmental delayed citizens to coordinate services.

Referrals are accepted from any source. Citizens who have limited income and cannot afford services from a private office are welcome. Children 0–3 years of age who are enrolled in the Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program, the services are at no cost to the family.

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call one of the following locations below Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of services is based on a sliding fee scale.

Eastern Family Resource Center
Phone: 410-887-6443
Fax: 410-574-7629

Liberty Family Resource Center
Phone: 410-887-0611
Fax: 410-887-0713

Revised February 2, 2010