Mississippi State Department of Health

Early Intervention for Children with Hearing Loss

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Referral for Early Intervention Services

All Early Intervention Providers who are aware of a child who may be eligible under Part C of IDEA as a result of hearing loss of any degree or type should refer the child and family to the Central Referral Unit. All early intervention services are voluntary and require informed parental consent and notification before services are provided. Referrals should be made to the First Steps CRU using the following form:

Audiological Early Intervention Services

Any changes in hearing status must be reported to the EHDI Program using the following form according to EHDI-MS Procedures:

Early Communication Options

American Sign Language (ASL)

Listening and Spoken Language Development

Cued Speech

Early Intervention Providers for Children with Hearing Loss

The following provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with hearing loss:

Additional Resources for Early Intervention Providers

Continuing Education

Materials

Resources

Professional Association and Organizations



Links referenced on this page
Form 1037: Child and Adolescent Health Referral Form    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/2056.pdf
Form 53: Hearing Diagnostic Report    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/7071.pdf
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders    https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language
Handspeak    http://www.handspeak.com/
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center: Language and Literacy    https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources/info/info-to-go/spoken-language.html
Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center    https://www.agbell.org/Professionals/Teaching-the-World-to-Hear-and-Speak
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center: Spoken Language    https://www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center/info-to-go/spoken-language.html
National Cued Speech Association    http://www.cuedspeech.org/
CuedSpeech.com    http://www.cuedspeech.com/
The Children’s Center for Communication and Development    https://www.usm.edu/early-intervention-childrens
Magnolia Speech School    https://www.magnoliaspeechschool.org/what-we-do/early-intervention-services/
SKI*HI Early Intervention    http://www.msd.k12.ms.us/skihi-early-intervention
Additional Early Interventionists    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/4444.pdf
EHDI Learning Center    http://www.infanthearing.org/ehdi-learning-center/index.html
Hear to Learn    http://www.heartolearn.org/
Hear to Learn Tutorial: Online Learning Community    http://www.heartolearn.org/communities/learning-together.html
Preparing to Teach, Committing to Learn: An Introduction to Educating Children Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing    http://www.infanthearing.org/ebook-educating-children-dhh/index.html
Learn to Talk Around the Clock    https://www.learntotalkaroundtheclock.com/
SKI-HI Model Curriculum Manual and materials    http://www.hopepubl.com/products.php?cat=5
Teaching Activities for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: A Practical Guide for Teachers    http://thebookstore.moogcenter.org/teaching-activities-for-children-who-are-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/
BabyHearing.org    https://www.babyhearing.org/
Guidance on Supporting Families    https://www.babyhearing.org/resources/supporting-families
Hearing Aid Verification    https://www.babyhearing.org/resources/hearing-aid-verification
Parent Education Resources    https://www.babyhearing.org/resources/parent-education
Presentation Resources    https://www.babyhearing.org/resources/presentation-resources
Hearing First    https://www.hearingfirst.org
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM)    http://www.infanthearing.org/
Mississippi Council for Exceptional Children (MS CEC)    https://sped.connectedcommunity.org/ms/home
Mississippi Division for Early Childhood (MS DEC)    https://sped.connectedcommunity.org/ms/home
Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA)    https://www.mshausa.org/

Resources referenced
Form 1037: Child and Adolescent Health Referral Form    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/2056.pdf ok
Form 53: Hearing Diagnostic Report    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/7071.pdf ok
Additional Early Interventionists    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/resources/4444.pdf ok

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