Baby Hearing

  • Universal Newborn Hearing Screening

    Universal Newborn Hearing Screening

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    • Hearing Tests Used During Newborn Screening
    • What Do My Baby's Test Results Mean?
    • My Baby Didn't Pass the Newborn Hearing Test
    • Next Steps After Hearing Loss Diagnosis
    • ASDC Snapshots: "I Just Found Out My Child is Deaf"
  • About Hearing

    About Hearing

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    • Hearing Tests to Expect as Your Child Grows
    • What is an Audiogram?
    • Non-Genetic Hearing Loss
    • Genetic Hearing Loss

      Genetic Hearing Loss

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      • Syndromic Hearing Loss
      • Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss
      • Genetic Hearing Loss FAQ
    • Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
    • How to Protect Baby's Hearing?
  • Hearing Devices

    Hearing Devices

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    • Hearing Aids

      Hearing Aids

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      • Styles of Hearing Aids
      • Features of Hearing Aids
      • Hearing Aid Fitting and Evaluation for Infants
      • Helping Baby Adjust to Hearing Aids
      • Frequently Asked Questions About Device Use
    • Cochlear Implants

      Cochlear Implants

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      • How Does a Cochlear Implant Work
      • Cochlear Implant Candidacy
      • Pre-Implant Evaluations
      • Cochlear Implant Surgery
      • Cochlear Implant Cost
      • Expectations
      • Risks and Limitations
      • Pros and Cons of Cochlear Implants
    • Assistive Devices for Young Children
    • Bone Conduction Hearing Aids
  • Language and Learning

    Language and Learning

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    • Early Intervention

      Early Intervention

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      • How Early Intervention Helps Your Child
      • When to Start Early Intervention
      • The Home Visit
      • Your Early Intervention Team
      • Your Infant Family Specialist
      • Your Rights as a Family
      • Additional Services and Specialists
      • Preparing to Be an Effective Team Member
    • Learning Through Play

      Learning Through Play

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      • Benefits of Playtime
      • Play Development as Children Grow
      • Playtime Tips

        Playtime Tips

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        • Toys and Play Encourage Development
        • Resources to Help Parents Plan Playtime
        • Incorporating Play in Daily Routines
    • Learning From My Family

      Learning From My Family

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      • Encouraging Family Values
      • Learning Manners and Polite Conventions
      • Making the Most of Daily Routines
      • Making the Most of Family Experiences
      • Participating in Family Communication
      • Developing Creativity and Art
      • Experiencing and Listening to Music
    • Building Concepts

      Building Concepts

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      • Getting Ready to Listen and Learn
      • Hearing Building Blocks
      • Helping Child Learn to Ask Questions
      • Developing Vocabulary

        Developing Vocabulary

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        • Naming Nouns and Verbs Everyday
        • Using Descriptive Words
        • Encouraging Language Development
        • Help Your Baby Express Feelings
        • Help Your Child Explore their Surroundings
    • Building Conversations

      Building Conversations

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      • Keep it Short and Simple
      • Affirm to Support Turns
      • Comment on Objects, Actions and Problems
      • Talk about What Interests Your Baby
      • Follow Your Child
      • Respond to Your Baby
      • Making Sign Interesting to Watch
    • Reading

      Reading

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      • Literacy Checklist
      • Reading with an Infant: Ideas for Getting Started
      • Reading with Young Children

        Reading with Young Children

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        • Reading Ideas for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        • Reading with Young Children Learning Spoken Language
        • Reading with Young Children Who Sign
    • Getting Ready For School

      Getting Ready For School

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      • Literate Home Environments
      • Learning Assessment
      • Ways to Track Your Child's Progress
      • School Placements

        School Placements

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        • Flexible Placement for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        • Placements Adapted for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        • Designed Placements
  • Parenting and Support

    Parenting and Support

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    • Building a Support Team

      Building a Support Team

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      • Setting Up Community Support
      • Setting Up Family Support
      • Setting Up School Support
      • National Organizations for Parents
    • Making Decisions

      Making Decisions

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      • Information Gathering
      • Levels of Family Involvement
      • Decision Modifications
      • Choosing Amplification Devices
      • Choosing a Communication Approach
    • Positive Parenting

      Positive Parenting

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      • Giving Your Child Positive Attention
      • Helping Your Child Make Choices
      • Keeping Your Child Informed
      • Redirecting Behavior in Positive Directions
      • Using Praise Effectively
      • Using Routines to Prevent Problems
      • Dealing with Tantrums
      • Finding Alternatives to "No"
    • Parent to Parent

      Parent to Parent

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      • Coping with the Diagnosis

        Coping with the Diagnosis

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        • Common Parent Reactions
        • Coping Strategies for Parents
        • Dealing with the Reactions of Others
      • Decision Making Tips

        Decision Making Tips

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        • Where Do We Start?
        • The Key to Making Good Decisions
        • Where Do I Find the Information I Need?
        • What Are Some of the Important Decisions My Family Will Make?
        • What If We Make the Wrong Decision?
        • When Others Disagree with My Decision
      • Parenting Advice

        Parenting Advice

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        • Raising a Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        • Disciplining a Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
        • Getting Extended Family Members Involved
        • Encouraging Siblings to Communicate
        • Chores, Responsibilities and Home Interactions
        • Experiences of Hearing Siblings
      • Successes Great and Small

        Successes Great and Small

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        • The Definition of Success
        • Delight in the Little Things
        • Pat Yourself on the Back
      • What Does the Future Hold?

        What Does the Future Hold?

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        • Follow Your Child's Lead
        • Resolving Our Fears
        • Expectations: Then and Now
      • Working With Professionals

        Working With Professionals

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        • Receiving the News as Parents
        • Developing the Right Attitude
        • Becoming Part of the Team
        • Learning to Become an Advocate for Your Child
  • Resources for Professionals

    Resources for Professionals

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    • Parent Education Resources
    • Fact Sheets on NHS (Newborn Hearing Screening)
    • Presentation Resources
    • Spanish Language Public Service Announcements
    • Hearing Aid Verification

      Hearing Aid Verification

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      • Verification Methods
      • RECD Measurements
    • Supporting Families

      Supporting Families

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      • The Principles of Family-Centered Practice - Implications for Audiologists
      • Delivering The "News"
      • The Family-Centered Consultation Model
      • Tips for Family-Centered Practice
      • Counseling Parents about Cochlear Implants
      • References and Resources