A Parent's Guide to Hearing Loss

Produced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program

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Family Decision Making

Each child and family is unique. There is no one set of decisions that works for every child and family. Just because one set of decisions is the best for one child and family does not mean it is the best for another child and family.

Making decisions that are right for you can be hard. Professionals and other people and groups can help you look at all of the different choices. But you are the final decision maker, because you know your family and child better than anyone else.

• Family Adjustment — "How will our family adjust to having a baby with hearing loss?"
• Gathering information — "How can I learn more?"
• Making decisions — "What are some things to think about when making decisions?"
• Opinions of others — "How can I use other people's opinions?"
• Your community — "Will the community we live in have everything we need?"
• Support networks — "Where can we go for support?"

For more information or to order additional copies of "A Parent's Guide to Hearing Loss" visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ehdi.