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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Collection of Early Intervention Data for State EHDI Databases' Track: 6 - Follow-up, Tracking and Data Management Keyword(s): Diagnostic, amplication, early intervention Learning Objectives: Decribe the importance of collecting data beyond newborn hearing screening Identify the fields that important to collect to determine if best practices are being used by providers Abstract: The Association of University Centers on Disabilities and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has awarded the University of Colorado Boulder a project entitled National Early Childhood Assessment Project (NECAP). The project is designed to create the feasibility of states collecting outcome date. CDC requires every state to submit data on screening, assessment and early intervention. There is a need to track and monitor data to ensure quality care for follow up and early intervention in each state. Best practice guidelines have been developed regarding audiologic assessment, amplification fittings and intervention for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. A multiple choice electronic survey containing information on diagnostic assessment, amplification, early intervention and medical information regarding hearing loss was sent to all state and territory EHDI coordinators. Results of the survey will be discussed. Amplification results suggest that systems are not in place to insure consistency and accountability for fitting amplification on infants due to the lack of state protocols and limited data collected on amplification fittings and follow-up. Early intervention outcomes will be discussed to encourage states to monitor best practices and to ensure children are meeting desired outcomes. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Kristin Uhler - Primary Presenter Marion Downs Hearing Center      Credentials: PhD       Kristin Uhler, PhD is a clinical and research audiologist at the Marion Downs Hearing Center at the University of Colorado. She is a LEND audiology faculty member.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Vickie Thomson - POC,Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author Marion Downs Hearing Center      Credentials: PhD      Other Affiliations: American Academy of Audiology       Vickie Thomson,PhD is the program director for the Marion Downs Hearing Center. Dr. Thomson served as the EHDI Coordinator for Colorado for the past 20 years.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Sandra Gabbard - Co-Presenter Marion Downs Hearing Center      Credentials: Ph.D., Director of Audiology      Other Affiliations: University of Colorado       Dr. Gabbard has served as Director of Audiology at the University of Colorado Hospital for 25 years. She is the chair of the Audiology task force for the Colorado Infant Hearing Advisory and is the PI of the Colorado LEND Project.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Christine Yoshinaga-Itano - Co-Presenter University of Colorado-Boulder      Credentials: Ph.D., CCC-A, CED      Other Affiliations: Marion Downs Center, Institute of Cognitive Science       Dr. Christine Yoshinaga-Itano is a Research Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, faculty of the Institute of Cognitive Science, Center for Neurosciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Otolaryngology and Audiology at the University of Colorado, Denver and the Marion Downs Center. In 1996 she developed the Marion Downs National Center. Since 1996, Dr. Yoshinaga-Itano has assisted many state departments of education and public health agencies, schools for the deaf and blind, and early intervention programs throughout the United States and its territories. In addition, she has served as a consultant for many countries currently developing their early hearing detection and intervention programs, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Korea, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Thailand, Philippines, and South Africa.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Receives Other financial benefit for Other activities from grant recipient AUCD/CDC.   Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.