Materials and Tools Library
The resources below are intended for orientation, program planning purposes and to support previously trained programs. In order to implement evidenced-based OAE or Pure Tone hearing screening and follow-up practices, comprehensive training by experts is necessary.
Due to changes in funding, the training and technical assistance services previously provided by the ECHO Initiative are temporarily unavailable. These will be available on a new and expanded platform soon. Please provide your contact information so we can notify you when these are available or if you have an urgent need to obtain training or technical assistance so that we can get in touch.
Resources
Videos
OAE Hearing Screening
Pure Tone Hearing Screening
Documents and Links
- OSEP Guidance on Part C Hearing Screening [PDF]
- Contextual Conditions [PDF]
- Planning Checklist for OAE Screening [PDF]
- Contact your state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program
- Access American Speech-Language-Hearing Association directory
- Access American Academy of Audiology directory
- Elements to Consider When Selecting Equipment [PDF]
- Sample Mini-grant Proposal [DOC]
- OAE Screening Skills Checklist & Practice Activities [PDF]
- Recommended OAE Screening Protocol [PDF]
- OAE Screening Form [PDF] in English and Spanish [PDF]
- OAE Hearing Screening Form [Fillable PDF]
- Diagnostic Follow-up Form [PDF] in English and Spanish [PDF]
- OAE Hearing Screening Form for Health Care Providers [PDF]
- Information for Parents [DOC] (Explains OAE screening to parents and what they can expect. English/Spanish.)
- Information for Teachers [PDF]
- Information for Health Care Providers [DOC]
- Referral Letter to Parents [DOC] English/Spanish
- Referral Letter to Partner Health Care Providers (OAE) [DOC]
- Referral Letter to Partner Health Care Providers (Pure Tone) [DOC]
- Pass Letter to Partner Health Care Providers [DOC]
- Explaining Screening Results to Parents [PDF]
- Tracking and Monitoring Tools
- Monitoring for Program Quality [PDF]
- Newsletters
- Helpful Hints to OAE Screening [PDF]
- Description of OAE screening [PDF]
- Published articles
- Checklist for Supporting Families [PDF]
- Including Children with Hearing Loss in Early Childhood Programs [PDF]
- Funding Hearing Aids for Children [PDF]
- Parent Perspective and Empowerment [PDF]
- Communicate with Your Child brochure
Public Relations Resources
- Rationale for Screening [PDF]
- OAE Screening Settings [PDF]
- OAE Screening Description [PDF]
- ECHO Photo Montage [PDF]
- ECHO Position Paper [PDF]