Practice Standards & Resources

Early Intervention & Transitions

The educational audiologist's role across the lifespan — from newborn hearing screening through post-secondary transition.

Three Resources to Look at First

Position Statement

EdAuD Roles in EHDI & Early Childhood

EAA's official statement on the educational audiologist's role in early hearing detection and intervention.

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External · Phonak

Guide to Access Planning (GAP)

A practical transition checklist, widely used by educational audiologists throughout the K-12 years.

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External · NDC

Transition Planning Resources

National Deaf Center's resource hub for transition planning to college and career.

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Key Points at a Glance

Earlier Identification, Better Outcomes

EHDI and early intervention dramatically improve language and academic outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Every Transition Is a Risk Point

Each handoff — Part C to Part B, K-12 to post-secondary — requires deliberate planning.

Educational Audiologists Span the Continuum

Educational audiologists support hearing surveillance from infancy through adulthood.

Family Partnership Is Essential

Especially during transitions, families need clear roadmaps and warm handoffs.

EAA Position Statements and Standards

POSITION STATEMENT

Roles and Responsibilities in EHDI and Early Childhood Programs

The educational audiologist's role from birth through preschool transitions.

EAA Practical Tools & Resources

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The EdAuD's Role in EHDI and Ongoing Surveillance

Guidance on continuous hearing surveillance in young children. Log in to access.

EAA PAGE

EdAuD Awareness Week

The 2025 theme focused on transitions, with toolkits, social graphics, and resources for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Educational Audiology Handbook book cover

Foundational Reference

Educational Audiology Handbook

Johnson & Seaton · Plural Publishing. The comprehensive reference for school-based audiology practice, and the foundational text behind nearly every topic on this page.

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Forms & Appendices for This Topic

Customizable forms, protocols, and checklists drawn from the Handbook. See the textbook for the full content.

Chapter 11 — Developing Individual Plans (Transition Checklists)

  • Appendix 11–D, Part 1 — PARC Readiness Checklists (Inclusion, Interpreted, Captioning, Oral + Manual)
  • Appendix 11–D, Part 2 — PARC Placement Checklists (Preschool/K, Elementary, Secondary)

EAA Research & Evidence

Peer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology.

External Resources

External links are informational and not endorsements.

These resources are grouped into Early Intervention & EHDI resources first, then Transitions resources for the K-12 and post-secondary handoffs.

EXTERNAL · ASHA

ASHA: Take Action — Support EHDI Legislation

ASHA's advocacy campaign for EHDI legislation.

EXTERNAL · HANDS & VOICES

Transition to Preschool

Family-friendly guidance on the early-intervention to preschool handoff.

EXTERNAL · PHONAK

Guide to Access Planning (GAP) + Transition Checklist

A widely used K-12 transition checklist for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

EXTERNAL · NDC

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

National Deaf Center guidance on Pre-ETS for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

EXTERNAL · NDC

What is Transition Planning?

National Deaf Center's foundational primer on transition planning.

EXTERNAL · TX DEAFED

State Transition Planning Guides (Texas example)

A model for state-level transition planning resources.

EXTERNAL · PODCAST

empowEAR: Succession Planning

A conversation about educational audiology program succession and student transitions.

EXTERNAL · CDC

CDC: Hearing Loss in Children

Public-health framing of childhood hearing loss — useful for advocacy with administrators.

EXTERNAL · NCHAM

National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management

The EHDI and early-intervention hub, with extensive resources covering newborn through preschool.

EXTERNAL · HANDS & VOICES

PARC: Placement & Readiness Checklists

Anderson/Johnson placement and readiness checklists across Pre-K through Secondary transitions.

Lifespan Support

EAA resources span EHDI through transition, equipping educational audiologists at every milestone in a student's journey.

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Members-Only Discussion

In the EAA Community

On the EAA listserv, members regularly discuss early intervention and transitions. Recent threads have covered:

  • EVA with progressive hearing loss — preschool evaluation
  • Article on EHDI/UNHS funding threats

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Related Topics

IEPs, 504s & School Law ›

The legal frameworks that govern transitions.

Hearing Screening ›

Identification and surveillance start with screening.

Student & Family Support ›

Counseling and family partnership during transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EHDI?

EHDI stands for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. It is the public-health system for newborn hearing screening, follow-up, and connection to services.

When should transition planning start?

Under IDEA, transition planning must start by age 16, but most experts recommend beginning earlier — often by age 14 — for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

What's the educational audiologist's role in early intervention?

Educational audiologists may provide direct services, consult with Part C providers, and ensure smooth handoffs as children enter the school-age system.

How does college accommodation differ from K-12?

In K-12, schools are responsible for identifying needs and providing services. In college, students must self-disclose and request accommodations through disability services.

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