Implementing Evidence-Based Hearing and Vision Screening Practices for Children Birth through
5 Years of Age

Monday, July 29, 2019
2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT

The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness invites you to join the Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative and the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness to learn about currently recommended evidence-based hearing and vision early detection practices for children birth through 5 years of age.  Explore resources that are available to help you plan your sensory screening activities, how to access training, and where to find other tools to implement follow-up activities.  Ensure that children with hearing or vision related needs receive the support they need to be ready to learn.

Topics addressed during the webinar include:

• The importance of periodic early childhood hearing and vision screening
• Addressing the needs of children at increased risk of sensory loss
• Current evidence-based options for conducting hearing and vision screening
• Choosing appropriate screening environments, preparing children, and steps for completing the screening process
• Follow-up protocol for children who do not pass sensory screenings
• Supporting follow-up care by identifying local specialists, accessing diagnostic services, and supporting treatment plans
• Resources available for training and technical assistance 

Who Should Attend?

The following grantees serving children Birth through 5 years of age:

• Head Start 
• Migrant and Seasonal
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Other early care and education providers

The ECHO Initiative
Jan Buhrmann
303-503-0858
echo.ncham@usu.edu 

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