Indiana Newborn Hearing Screening Videos for Families

The Indiana Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program collaborated with a coalition of stakeholders to improve follow-up outcomes for infants who do not pass their newborn hearing screening. These videos can be shared with families at any time to help them understand the importance of follow-up from newborn screening and after diagnosis. 

Importance of Scheduling a Follow-Up Hearing Test: This video explains the importance of scheduling a hearing test after an infant does not pass their newborn screening. 

Importance of Early Intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: This video highlights why it is important for children to enroll in early intervention services as soon as they are identified as deaf or hard of hearing. 

The Ellis' Newborn Screening Story: Meet Sarah and her boys; one of her sons was identified as deaf or hard of hearing shortly after birth. She describes the positive impact of timely follow-up from newborn hearing screening, early identification, and the benefit of enrollment in early intervention services through Indiana First Steps.