Resources for families

Most babies can hear well at birth, but a few do not. All babies are screened to make sure they are hearing normally. It is important to find hearing loss as soon as possible. If hearing loss is found early, it is easier for babies to learn.

You may have questions about the hearing screening test or your baby’s hearing. Or maybe your baby has been diagnosed with a hearing loss. The links below will provide you and your family with more information.


Information and Resources for Hearing Screening and Diagnostics		Information and Resources about Hearing Loss
How is my baby's hearing screened? What if my baby does not pass his or her second hearing test? What are some typical milestones for speech, language and hearing development? More...		How can I learn about my baby's hearing loss? What causes hearing loss in babies? Who can I talk to for support? More....

Unless otherwise noted, all materials and forms on this page are in PDF format.

Links to external resources are provided as a public service and do not imply endorsement by the Washington State Department of Health.

Helpful Websites:

Communicate with Your Child

Early Intervention

Hands and Voices

GBYS™

March of Dimes

NCHAM

Seattle Children’s

CDC EHDI