The number of children with hearing loss doubles during early childhood--from approximately 3 in 1000 at birth to 6 in 1000 by school age. Providing hearing screening during the early language-learning years is critical for helping more children receive the benefits of early identification and intervention.
Hearing Screening Program Development
Screening Methods
The Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative is focused on extending the benefits of periodic hearing screening to young children in a variety of health and education settings. Our goals are to ensure that early childhood education and health care providers have access to resources for screening children:
- 0 – 3 years of age. Watch a 1-minute video demonstration or read a brief description of recommended method [PDF].
- 3 - 5 years of age. Read considerations when choosing a screening method [PDF].
Resources for EHDI Programs
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