Detecting Deafness Early presents an overview of the range of tests used to assess children's hearing, grouping them according to their most suitable age ranges. It also illustrates the use of a multi disciplinary team approach to providing the best possible outcomes for children with hearing impairment, and support for their families.

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Detecting Deafness Early presents an overview of the range of tests used to assess children's hearing, grouping them according to their most suitable age ranges.

It also illustrates the use of a multi disciplinary team approach to providing the best possible outcomes for children with hearing impairment, and support for their families. The complete programme can be played, or it can be accessed as individual sections from a separate menu.

The DVD also contains a second 'programme' consisting of interviews with parents, which illustrate the impact on the family of having a child with hearing impairment. the programmes are relevant to all professionals who are working with children with hearing loss and also suitable for use with parents.

English subtitles: The disc also contains a complete transcript as a pdf file (accessed via a computer). Adobe Acrobat Reader is requried for this transcript.

DVD contents: Main Programme (complete) Main Programme - sections Introduction Assessing Hearing 0-6 months Assessing Hearing from 6 months Assessing Hearing from 18 months Assessing Hearing from 30 months Referral Habilitation Impact on the Family (2006)