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Florida Newborn Screening Program - Parent Resources

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Hearing Screening Information:

Educational videos, Frequently Asked Questions, and brochures are available on our Hearing Resources page.

Insurance

Concerns about state-sponsored insurance for children should be directed to the Florida KidCare programLink opens in a new window.

Management

The University of South Alabama has a printable parent journalLink opens in a new window for children with special health care needs that will make it easier to keep up-to-date, accurate information on a child's ongoing medical conditions as well as activities of daily living that will be of interest to anyone involved in that child's care.

Questions

A Disorder List with SymptomsLink opens in a new window is available in a family-friendly question-and-answer format about each disease. The disorder list may also be downloaded and printed in EnglishLink opens in a new window, SpanishLink opens in a new window, and CreoleLink opens in a new window. Brochures may also be ordered in bulkLink opens in a new window at no charge.

Frequently Asked QuestionsLink opens in a new window by new parents about the screening and results have been answered. These questions may also be downloaded and printed in EnglishLink opens in a new window, SpanishLink opens in a new window, and CreoleLink opens in a new window.

The Florida Resource Guide for Families of Young Children with Hearing LossLink opens in a new window is an excellent resource for parents of a young child diagnosed with partial or total hearing loss. The guide covers testing, communication exercises, intervention resources available, available technology, an advocacy chapter and much more. The guide may also be downloaded and printed in EnglishLink opens in a new window, SpanishLink opens in a new window, and CreoleLink opens in a new window.

Referral Centers

Maps and contact information for each referral center can be located in the Infant Screening GuideLink opens in a new window by disorder and region.

 

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