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Each year, approximately 12,000 babies are born with hearing loss in the United States. Deafness or hearing impairment affects not only a child, but also the child’s family. Each child is unique. It is important to understand the full nature and extent of a child’s hearing loss or deafness. It is also important to understand how best to support the family as they make decisions about services and assistive technology for their child. This two hour workshop is designed to address the unique needs of children and families entering early intervention with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics include: overview of diagnoses – types, causes, incidence, testing, common health issues, facts vs. myths, supporting parental reactions to diagnoses, overview of developmental patterns of progress, national and local level resources, and supporting parent professional decision making within early intervention principles.
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