Families play a pivotal role in the early identification of hearing and communication delays in children, serving as the first observers of their child’s developmental milestones. Since families are in daily contact with the child, they are uniquely positioned to notice subtle changes or deviations in speech, language, and auditory responses that may not be immediately evident in clinical or educational settings. Their observations often provide the initial cues that prompt further assessment by professionals, which is critical for timely intervention. From the earliest stages, families monitor behaviors such as responsiveness to sounds, attempts to imitate speech, babbling patterns, and nonverbal communication gestures. A delay in responding to familiar voices, lack of eye contact during communication, or minimal use of gestures and sounds can signal potential hearing or