Webinar: Introduction to Evidence-based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Ages 0–5
This is a completed event.
Description:
Each day, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs. Learn how to identify who they are. Join us for a webinar on improving the quality of hearing screening practices for children ages birth to 5.
Topics for the webinar include:
- How hearing screening relates to the overall goals of Head Start
- Current evidence-based practice recommendations for hearing screening with children birth to 5
- An overview of Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening for all children and available resources to support implementation
- Resources that support quality implementation of Pure Tone Screening for programs using this method with children birth to 5 years of age
- Recommended follow-up protocol for when children do not pass the hearing screening
- Information about equipment options and costs
- How to find a local audiologist to assist in program development, training, and diagnostic services
- Resources and opportunities that are available for training and technical assistance
Target Audience
Grantees serving children birth to 5:
- Head Start Programs
- Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs
- American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Programs
Date(s):
6/18/2018 2:00 PM ET - 6/18/2018 3:00 PM ET