A possible sign of a hearing impairment is if an infant __________ by four or five months.
A) does not respond to its own name
B) does not begin to imitate speech sounds and simple words
C) has not had an ear infection
D) does not turn its head in the direction of sounds

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Not turning their head in the direction of sounds could be a sign that an infant has a hearing impairment. By four or five months, most infants should be able to do this. However, it is important to note that this alone does not definitively indicate a hearing impairment and further testing may be needed for a diagnosis.

A Possible Sign of a Hearing Impairment Is If an Infant