ALL parents want their baby to be born perfect. If there is a problem, parents need to identify it swiftly to help their child's development.
Diagnosis for deafness often happens after crucial months have passed.
We back the National Deaf Children's Society in their call this week for early diagnosis. Anything less is a national disgrace.
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