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Early Intervention and Cochlear Implant Centers: Partnering for Families (HOPE)

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1.  On average, how many children are born with a significant hearing loss each year? 1 of every 10,000 births 2 of every 1,000 births 2 of every 100 births 1 of every 10 births

2.  In 2005, more than 90% of newborns were screened for hearing loss in the United States True False

3.  Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of IDEA Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Individualized Education Program (IEP) for school aged children and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for birth to three populations Guarantee of expedient and appropriate services for treatment of hearing loss Parental and student participation in decision making

4.  The five communication options available for children who are deaf and hard of hearing include American Sign Language, Total Communication, Cued Speech, Auditory/Oral, and Auditory-Verbal. True False

5.  The timing of intervention for a child with a hearing loss is not important. As long as the child receives appropriate services prior to starting school, he/she will attain spoken language skills similar to children with normal hearing. True False