The National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) at Utah State University provides support to Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, (EHDI) programs throughout the United States. NCHAM helps EHDI programs ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are identified through newborn, infant, and early childhood hearing screening and receive the diagnostic and early intervention services they need. To achieve these aims, NCHAM provides programs and professionals with:
- Technical assistance
- Training
- Access to information about evidence-based practices
- Partnership opportunities with national EHDI systems of care organizations and other key stakeholders, including those that represent and/ or serve families with children who are DHH.
Check out these resources!
EHDI-PALS
EHDI-PALS is a web-based searchable national directory. It helps families, healthcare professionals, and state public health organizations to find pediatric audiology expertise for children ages birth to five. The website provides information about childhood hearing to support families and professionals through the process of screening, diagnosis, and intervention.
This site links you to information, resources, and services for children with hearing loss. At the heart of EHDI-PALS is a national web-based directory of facilities that offer pediatric audiology services to young children who are younger than five years of age.
Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum
The Newborn Hearing Screening Training Curriculum (NHSTC 2020) is now available!
Communicating with Your Child*
*Try different approaches to find what works best for your child and family. There is not a “one size fits all” solution.
