Hearing Loss in Children Resources

Resources

EHDI Program Update: CDC’s Progress in Detecting Infant Hearing Loss

EHDI Program Update: CDC’s Progress in Detecting Infant Hearing Loss

Mar. 6, 2024

For Families

Decision Guide to Communication Choices

Helps parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing outline initial steps in deciding on first...

Mar. 6, 2024

Making a Plan for Your Child

Helps parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing work with professionals to build an Indivi...

Mar. 6, 2024

Early Intervention: Communication and Language for Families of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Infants

Our child has a hearing loss. What happens next?

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s Medical Professional

Medical professionals are trained to diagnose and treat medical conditions in people

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s Genetics Team

The purpose of a genetic testing or exam is to find out if the cause of your child’s hearing loss is...

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s Early Interventionists

Early intervention services support families to help their children reach their full potential

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s ENT Doctor

The ENT will ask you questions and do a medical examination of your child

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s Audiologist

Audiologists can test a child for hearing loss

Mar. 6, 2024

Questions You May Want to Ask Your Child’s Speech Language Pathologist

If your child has a hearing loss, you will likely work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP)

Mar. 6, 2024

A Parents’ Guide to Genetics and Hearing Loss: A guide about genetics for families

A guide about genetics for families. Use this material with a genetics advisor or other health care...

Mar. 6, 2024

For Providers

Infants who may be deaf or hard of hearing: Special considerations for Otolaryngology

Summary findings for otolaryngology practice from a Joint Committee on Infant Hearing report

Mar. 6, 2024

Hearing Loss in Infants and Young Children: Considerations for Pediatric Primary Care Providers

Key clinical practice points for pediatric care physicians

Mar. 6, 2024

The "What Else?" Audiologist Checklist

A resource for audiologists to help guide conversations with families and caregivers for children wi...

Mar. 6, 2024

Infants who may be deaf or hard of hearing: Special considerations for Otolaryngology

Summary findings for otolaryngology practice from a Joint Committee on Infant Hearing report

Mar. 6, 2024

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Guía para padres sobre la genética y la pérdida auditiva

Aproximadamente 1 de cada 500 bebés nace con pérdida auditiva o pierde la audición durante la primer...

Mar. 6, 2024

Spanish Guide for Families of Children with Hearing loss (Guía para Familias de Niños con Pérdida Auditiva)

Con el apoyo de la familia, Este folleto tiene como objetivo apoyar a las familias de niños con pérd...

Mar. 6, 2024

Intervención Temprana: Servicios de comunicación y lenguaje para las familias de niños sordos o con problemas auditivos

Nuestro hijo tiene pérdida auditiva. ¿Qué va a pasar ahora?

Mar. 6, 2024

Guía para la toma de decisiones en comunicación

Decision Guide to Communication Choices

Mar. 6, 2024

Child Developmental Monitoring

Find information on child development milestones and resources to support developmental monitoring from CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. program.