Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) refers to the practice of screening every newborn for hearing loss prior to hospital discharge. Infants not passing the screening receive a diagnostic evaluation before three months and, when necessary, are enrolled in early intervention programs by six months of age. All 50 states have EHDI laws or voluntary compliance programs that screen hearing.
Centers for Disease Control: Hearing Loss in Children
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/index.html
No comments:
Post a Comment