Questions to ask when you need more support

When parents first learn that their child has hearing loss, they usually have many questions.

A good source of support and information is other parents of children with hearing loss.

These parents and caregivers have had to deal with many of the same issues and questions that you have now.

For children of any age, your state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program can link you to resources available in your area To find contacts for your state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, go to: www.infanthearing.org/status/cnhs.php

Early Intervention services may be available to children under the age of three. This links to each state’s Part C (Early Intervention) program: ectacenter.org/contact/ptccoord.asp

If your child is 3 years or older, your local school district can also identify resources available in your area

This resource ectacenter.org/families.asp page helps families understand their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), connect with other families, and find high-quality resources related to caring for infants, toddlers and young children with disabilities.

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EHDI-PALS is supported by the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) at Utah State University with informatics support provided by the University of Maine Developmental Epidemiology and Biobehavioral Informatics Group. As a research center at Utah State University, NCHAM is supported by funds from the Utah State Legislature as well as various private, state, and federal entities. From 2001 - 2024 NCHAM served as the National Technical Resource Center for all state-based Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs in the United States. NCHAM is committed to promoting respectful dialogue about how to improve services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Materials, presentations, and other activities disseminated by NCHAM represent many different views and opinions by stakeholders interested in improving services and outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Developers, authors, and presenters of those materials and activities are responsible for the views and content of their material and no endorsement by NCHAM, USU, or any of our funders is implied or expressed.

Questions to ask when you need more support

1. Can you help me meet another parent or find a family support organization?

2. Where can I find resources, such as family support, early intervention services, school-age services, and funding in my area?