Families shall be provided with unbiased information in a family-centered, culturally competent manner and offered the full range of early intervention services and treatment options available for hearing loss. Opportunities for early intervention shall be consistent with the child's needs, family's goals, and preferences, and be provided in a seamless, unambiguous manner to ensure informed transitions through services.
Appropriate early intervention opportunities may include information regarding amplification options, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants, aural habilitation and communication options (manual language, spoken language, total communication), and family support.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 8A. UNIVERSAL NEWBORN AND INFANT HEARING SCREENING, TRACKING, AND INTERVENTION
§ 802A. Legislative findings and purpose.
§ 804A. Newborn and infant hearing screening programs.
§ 805A. Surveillance and tracking system.
§ 806A. Provision of early intervention services and follow-up care.
§ 808A. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Board.