Vision & Hearing Screening Program
Parent Consent Form - Vision and Hearing Screenings
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida is partnering with the Collier County Health Department and Child Care of Southwest Florida to offer free vision and hearing screenings to preschool children throughout Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.
- Why are vision and hearing screenings important?
- How can you check the hearing and vision of preschool child?
- What equipment is used for the screenings?
- What happens if a referral is made after the screening?
Why are vision and hearing screenings important?
We know from research that the development of hearing and vision abilities in children aged 2-5 is important for early learning and eventual reading achievement. In addition, these abilities differentiate at-risk from not-at-risk kindergartners in regard to their learning ability.Our screenings are important because we are able to identify problems that often go undetected in children, such as a possible hearing loss. We can also detect vision disorders such as ambliopa - which if undetected can leave a child with little or no vision for life.
How can you check the hearing and vision of preschool child?
We use specialized equipment that is designed to permit screening of very young children. Our equipment does not require a verbal response from the child, so our tests are appropriate even for those children who may be unable to speak clearly or who may speak a language other than English.
What equipment is used for the screenings?
What happens if a referral is made after the screening?
After a child has been screened, and it's been determined that they have a referral, a copy of the child's referral is given to the parent. The parent can then schedule an appointment with an eye doctor (for a vision referral) or their child's pediatrician (for a hearing referral). The parent then brings a copy of the referral to the doctor so he can review it. The doctor will then do whatever testing he/she feels is needed.EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
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