My 1 year old is possibly deaf in one ear what are the signs that he could be partially deaf xx?

Deafness: If your baby passed the hearing test done when he was born, he is probably not deaf. If you think he is deaf in one ear, you can try talking to him on one side and then the other while he is engrossed on a toy and watch his response. If you are not sure, see the ent.

Be appropriate: Hearing screening is just a crude attempt to test. You are the best judge of his hearing just by watching his normal response to sounds. Fluid or wax in the ear could have caused the abnormal test. Delay in hearing perception can be just a developmental problem. You and his pediatrician can be aware and follow carefully, but provide normal and appropriate stimulation and love and good health.

The number one: ....Sign is he will have difficulty hearing on that side. If there is a doubt in your mind, discuss with your pediatrician and get a hearing test asap. This is a crucial time in speech development, which requires functioning hearing. Get him checked.

See the pediatrician: The bottom line is that if you are concerned your child has a hearing problem, you should bring it up to his pediatrician. Signs that he is partially deaf are not responding when called or when he hears a noise and a language delay.

Can be difficult...: Kids are good at compensating, i.e. Turning their head to the better ear. Best thing to do as soon as possible is to have his hearing checked by a professional.

Did newborn hearing: Screen or any hearing test show a possible unilateral hearing loss? If so, follow doctor recommendations to get a brainstem auditory evoked response test, even if it requires sedation, to know if it is sensorineural or conductive hl. Persistent mild hl, even in one ear, can cause language delays & learning problems & requires early intervention. 50% of congenital snhl is genetic.