Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Services (EHDI): Enhancing Life Chances for Children with Hearing Loss

Edited by Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, “Fast Facts: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention” brings together an international team of experts to present the compelling evidence supporting the effectiveness of universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) and early hearing detection and intervention services (EHDI).

The Comprehensive Guide to UNHS/EHDI Programs

This comprehensive resource covers the essential elements of successful UNHS/EHDI programs, including:

• Screening technologies and resources
• Data management systems for newborn hearing screening programs
• Family-centered early intervention services
• Global performance of screening programs

Improving Life Chances for Children with Hearing Loss

The aim of this book is to provide a thorough compendium of information to make the case for greater recognition of the importance of UNHS/EHDI, ultimately improving the life chances of children diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing.

Table of Contents

• Newborn hearing screening and EHDI: rationale and benefits
• Prevalence of newborn hearing loss and global screening program performance
• Genetic and CMV testing: the role in hearing loss diagnosis
• Medical evaluation and management of permanent childhood hearing loss
• Middle ear effusion and overcoming barriers to timely diagnosis
• Data management systems for newborn hearing screening programs: best practices
• Establishing UNHS/EHDI programs: lessons from around the world
• Pediatric diagnostic audiology: the importance of early intervention
• Amplification device fitting: meeting the unique needs of each child
• Family-centered early intervention: empowering families and improving outcomes
• Unilateral hearing loss and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: unique considerations

Published by S. Karger Publishing, this 182-page paperback book provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and families affected by hearing loss. With its evidence-based approach and comprehensive coverage, “Fast Facts: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention” is an essential tool for improving the lives of children with hearing loss.