Vision and Hearing Screenings
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide discusses vision and hearing screenings.
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Hearing
These resources explore evidence-based best practices for conducting early childhood hearing screenings, tips for communicating with families about screening and needed follow-up, and guidance on providing services to children with hearing loss.
To learn more and find state-specific information, visit the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Technical Resource Center.
Protecting Young Children from Hearing Loss
Watch this video to learn about protecting young children's hearing and strategies to share with staff and families about preventing ear infections and injuries.
Your Child’s Hearing Screening
This video for families explains the importance of hearing screenings and how Head Start programs screen for hearing loss.
Check Your Child’s Ear Health
This video for families explains why a child should see their health care provider to check their ear health if the hearing screening shows possible hearing loss.
Schedule a Hearing Test
This video for families explains why it's important for a child to see a health professional that specializes in hearing if the screening tests show possible hearing loss
Supporting Families in the Hearing Screening Process
Share these videos with families to help them understand the hearing screening process, including initial screening, referral to a primary care provider, and potential follow up with an audiology specialist.
Promoting Early Hearing Screening and the Use of Assistive Technology
Learn the importance of communication development for young children, including those with disabilities. Find strategies to improve your screening practices.
Follow-up Checklist: When a Child is Identified with a Permanent Hearing Loss
Follow up Checklist: When a Child is Identified with a Permanent Hearing Loss
How Teachers and Parents Can Accommodate for a Child’s Temporary or Permanent Hearing Loss
How Teachers and Parents Can Accommodate for a Child’s Temporary or Permanent Hearing Loss
Hearing Screening Fact Sheet
This fact sheet can help staff and families learn more about evidence-based hearing screening practices and follow-up.
