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Auditory processing

Auditory processing is how a baby’s brain notices, interprets, and responds to sounds such as voices, music, or noise.

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Baby reacting to sounds explained

Baby reacting to sounds explained

What babies actually do when they hear sound Babies are often described as if they are simply “hearing” a sound, but the observable behavior is usually more nuanced. A newborn may stop moving, blink, widen the eyes, change facial expression, suck more slowly, quiet, or orient the head and eyes toward the sound source. These […]