Fast Facts: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Original PDF From Publisher)
Written by Yoshinaga-Itano , ChristineÂ
The data supporting the efficacy of early hearing detection and intervention services (EHDI ) and universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS ) is compiled by an international team of authors in “Fast Facts : Early Hearing ” Detection and Intervention
In addition to examining components that are critical to UNHS/EHDI program success , such as screening technologies , resources , data management , and family-centered early intervention services , the team also talks about the resources required to implement these programs and how well screening programs perform internationally
In order to enhance the prospects for children who are identified as deaf or hard of hearing , the goal is to present a thorough compilation of data to support the argument for increased acknowledgment of the significance of UNHS/EHDI
The contents of this table of contents include : • Newborn hearing screening and EHDI ;
Justification for UNHS/EHDI programs ; Prevalence of newborn hearing loss and program effectiveness ;
Global newborn and infant hearing screening status ;
Genetic and CMV testing ; Medical assessment and treatment of permanent childhood hearing loss
Data management systems for newborn hearing screening programs ;
Middle ear effusion and other obstacles to prompt diagnosis Setting up UNHS/EHDI programs ; equipping pediatric audiologists with amplification devices ; providing family-centered early intervention ; and treating unilateral hearing loss and auditory neuropathy spectrum condition.
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