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EHDI: AAP Tools for Medical Home Providers to Address Loss to Follow Up/Documentation (LTF/D)

An infant’s primary care medical home provider plays an important role early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) – particularly in terms of ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate documentation of follow-up. Without active assistance of the medical home, the infant may be considered “lost” in the EHDI system.

Link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/293858862

10 Ways to Promote the Language and Communication Skills of Infants and Toddlers

Early language and communication skills are crucial for children’s success in school and beyond. Language and communication skills include the ability to understand others (i.e., receptive language) and express oneself (i.e., expressive language) using words, gestures, or facial expressions. Children who develop strong language and communication skills are more likely to arrive at school ready to learn. They also are less likely to have difficulties learning to read and are more likely to have higher levels of achievement in school.

Link: http://mtbt.fpg.unc.edu/more-baby-talk/10-ways-promote-language-and-communication-skills-infants-and-toddlers