Provider Resources
The following list of resources was compiled for professionals and providers who work with children diagnosed with hearing loss and hearing related issues.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Chapter Champions for NHSP
California Chapter 1
California Chapter 2
- Shirley Russ, M.D., M.P.H.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Room 1165 WA
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 544-6289
Fax: (310) 544-6248
Email:
shirlyruss@aol.com
California Chapter 3
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Vacant
Tri-City Medical Center
Division of Neonatology
4002 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: (760) 724-8411
Cell: (760) 405-7707
Email:
md4babies@aol.com
California Chapter 4
- Sudeep Kukreja, M.D.
455 S. Main Street
Orange, CA 92868-3835
Phone: (714) 532-8632
Fax: (714) 289-4072
Email: sudeepmd@yahoo.com
Best Practices
Early Start - Early Intervention
- California's early intervention program, known as
Early Start (Not DHCS), is a program for infants and toddlers under three years of age with special developmental needs and their families.
- For children under age three diagnosed with a hearing loss there is a simplified referral process for the California Early Start Program (Not DHCS). The referral to the Early Intervention System can be made through the single point of entry at 1-866-505-9388.
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EDHI) Conference Presentations
Primary Care Provider Tools (PCP)
Additional Resources
- Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology
E-Mail: ARA@audrehab.org
Promotes excellence in hearing care through the provision of comprehensive rehabilitative and habilitative services. Membership program offers exclusive content and training related to audiologic rehabilitative care.
- The American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA)
E-Mail: office@adara.org
ADARA is a national organization that brings together professionals from vocational rehabilitation, mental health, chemical health, education, interpreting, and related fields to share best practices in working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind to address policy and program concerns, and to network.
- American Academy of Audiology
Phone/TTY/TDD: (800) 222-2336
E-Mail: infoAud@audiology.org
Provides professional development, education, research, and promotes increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiologic services. The academy promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness, and support of research.
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
Phone: (703) 836-4444
AAO-HNS is one of the world's largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Provides continuing medical education courses, publications, research, and workshops.
- American Hearing Research Foundation
Phone: (773) 747-7280
E-Mail: info@american-hearing.org
Supports medical research and education in the causes, prevention, and cures of deafness, hearing losses, and balance disorders. Keeps physicians and the public informed on the latest developments in hearing research and education.
- American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society (aka Triological Society)
Phone: (630) 332-9870
The mission of the Society is to assist otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons as well as other related healthcare professionals in developing their knowledge and skills in pursuit of improved patient care through education, research, and fellowship.
- Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)
Phone: (615) 432-0100
E-Mail: headquarters@aro.org
ARO is dedicated to advancing the understanding of hearing and balance. The association brings together researchers, clinicians, and students from around the world to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and drive groundbreaking discoveries in otolaryngology.
- California Speech-Language Hearing Association (CSHA)
Phone: (916) 921-1568
Fax: (916) 661-4777
E-Mail: connerly@csha.org
CHSA is a collective of compassionate professionals including speech pathologists, speech language pathology assistants, audiologists, students, and other related professionals in California. They provide support through advocacy, research, evidence-based practice, and thought leadership.
- International Hearing Society (IHS)
Phone: (734) 522-7200
Helpline: (800) 521-5247
Fax: (734) 522-0200
IHS tests human hearing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments, and counsels patients. IHS conducts programs in competency accreditation, education, training, and encourages specialty-level certification for its members.
- Oberkotter Foundation
E-Mail: info@oberkotterfoundation.org
The foundation works to ensure the professionals who serve families of children with hearing loss are well-versed in today's research-backed information, industry knowledge, and best practices in pediatric audiology and Listening and Spoken Language intervention. They host free online learning and a community of more than 10,000 hearing healthcare professionals.
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Phone: (202) 367-1121
Fax: (202) 367-2121
E-Mail: info@resna.org
RESNA is a professional membership organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. Membership includes an annual conference, RESNA publications, publication of the journal Assistive Technology, professional development opportunities, and a range of networking options available both in-person and online.
