It is well-known that congenital CMV infection can result in a sensorineural hearing loss, and that the earlier we can detect that loss the better. Yet CMV screening is challenging not only because of screening accuracy but in interpreting the results. So what approach should we take to detect a significant CMV infection in newborns?

Link: http://www.aappublications.org/news/2017/02/01/Congenital-CMV-Screening-Should-We-Take-a-Universal-or-Targeted-Approach-Pediatrics-2-1-17

Use the hearing loss simulator at the link below to gain a better understanding of what those with hearing loss experience.

Link: http://www.starkey.com/hearing-loss-simulator

Looking for some good book options that are geared toward children who are D/HH? Check out the list below.

Link: https://healdove.com/disabilities/The-Best-Books-for-Kids-with-Hearing-Loss

Learn more about the webinar, Family to Family Health Information Centers & EHDI Programs: Engaging & Supporting Families of Children with Deafness & Hearing Loss, at the link below.

On January 26-27 audiologists and Head Start representatives from 17 states met in Boulder, CO to plan technical assistance and training activities leading to the implementation of evidence based hearing screening for young children served by Early Head Start/Head Start, Part C, home visiting program or health care providers.

When choosing books for young children it is important to consider the reality that is presented. Does your child’s library reflect the multiculturalism of the world we live in?

Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lydia-l-callis/discovering-deafness-thro_b_14329102.html

PLEASE NOTE: The webinar entitled “Family Engagement Strategies from the broader MCH Community” has been cancelled for today. It will be rescheduled for a future date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

University of Utah professors Albert Park and Marissa Diener are lead authors of a study showing how a Utah law has led to increased screenings of infants with hearing loss due to a congenital infection.

Link: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671709/Utahs-newborn-screening-law-works-to-catch-infants-with-hearing-loss-study-says.html

Brains of the deaf seeing rhythmic lights look like others’ listening to rhythms.

Link: http://www.infanthearing.org/resources_home/events/diagnostics_id2017.html