Hearing loss resources - birth to 3
Key points below
Resources for families of newborns to 3 years old with hearing loss
Wisconsin Sound Beginnings
- https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/newbornscreening/hearing.htm
For infants and young children with hearing loss. Includes the Birth to Three Program and resources for children with complex medical needs.
Birth to Three
- https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/birthto3/family/index.htm
A state program that provides therapy services in the home or clinics. Your child may be referred by their provider. You can also ask for their services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/
A website that provides information on hearing loss, treatment options, expected developmental milestones, including support resources for parents and families.
Parents Reaching Out
- Helps parents to talk with other parents who have children with hearing loss.
HEAR Wisconsin
- https://hearwi.org/kellogg-child-family
Kellogg Child and Family Program helps children and families through:- Support Groups
- Parent Resource Center (books, DVDs, videos)
- Classes
Hands and Voices
- http://www.handsandvoices.org/
- https://handsandvoiceswi.org/ (Wisconsin Chapter)
This parent group has resources for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Babies and Hearing Loss
An Interactive Notebook for Families with a Young Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Masters Family Speech & Hearing Center at Children’s Wisconsin
PO BOX 1997, MS B340
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997 Phone #414-607-5280