Parent report — understanding
A short yes/no checklist about how your child understands what they hear. Answer Yes if your child does this most of the time or always, and No if they do it only sometimes, occasionally or never.
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Does your child startle or blink at a sudden loud noise, then settle again quickly?
When your child is upset, does a familiar friendly voice usually help them calm down?
Does your child go still or pause what they are doing when they hear an unusual sound?
When your child is awake and someone nearby is talking, do they look towards that person?
Does your child look at the face of the person who is talking to them?
Does your child turn both head and eyes towards a new sound or voice?
Does your child notice a nearby person talking, even when the talk is not aimed at them?
Does your child react differently to a gentle voice than to a cross or loud one?
When someone speaks in a normal voice, does your child usually look over and smile?
Does your child seem to search for where a voice is coming from in the room?
Parent report — informal screening only. Not a standardised or normed test, and not a diagnosis.