North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI)

North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI) Welcome to the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (ND EHDI) program page! Our goal is to focus on all aspects of hearing health.

The ND EHDI program has been in operation since 2000. At that time, there was an increased emphasis placed on universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS). As programs evolved from UNHS into EHDI, an additional emphasis was placed on follow-up efforts thus requiring support for both birth screening and subsequent follow-up activities. This additional focus to reduce loss to documentation/loss to follow-up (LTD/LTF) has brought about the need to enlist additional program partners including audiologists, child health care providers, and early childhood programs while maintaining a strong birth screening program. Following an infant from birth through diagnosis and into early intervention requires ongoing diligence and a system bridging all medical and educational communities.

02/08/2026
02/06/2026

Want to know speech foundations for your developing kiddos?
Join us at the next Early ECHO session, where we're breaking down typical speech development!
Learn with us and register at the link: https://buff.ly/b7BENvH

02/04/2026
02/04/2026
02/01/2026

🩷 MIDP’s February Newsletter is here! ❤️

This month, we’re talking all about big feelings: how young children experience emotions, how those skills develop over time, and simple ways you can support emotional growth during everyday moments.

✨ NEW THIS MONTH: the newsletter now includes clickable links to books, visuals, and resources for parents who want to learn more (totally optional! No homework required 😉).

👉 Read the February newsletter with links here:https://ndcpd.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2026/01/February-2026-Newsletter.pdf

01/29/2026

Our team is excited to host the 2026 Newborn Screening Conference on April 22, in Bismarck. This in-person conference is for physicians, other health care providers, audiologists, nurses, social workers, midwives, early intervention workers, parents and family support organizations. SAVE THE DATE and check for updates at hhs.nd.gov/newborn-screening/conference. Hope to see you there!

01/27/2026

🧠👂 We’re doing something right… and still missing too many kids.

Nearly 98% of babies in the U.S. have their hearing screened before they ever leave the hospital. That’s a huge public health win. 🙌

But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough →
1 in 4 infants who need follow-up never receive the testing or services they need.

Those early months matter. A lot. They’re the foundation for language, learning, and connection. And when follow-up falls through the cracks, families lose precious time they can’t get back.

This isn’t about parents not caring or professionals not trying.

It’s about how hard the system can be to navigate once the screening is over.

At Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, our work focuses on that missing piece — helping ensure early identification actually leads to:
✔ timely diagnosis
✔ coordinated services
✔ informed professionals
✔ better outcomes for kids

Because screening is only the first step.

Follow-up is where impact really happens.

💬 If this surprises you, say so.
🔁 If this matters to you, please share.
👂 If you work with young children or families, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

01/22/2026

Tania is also one of our Deaf Mentors in the eastern part of our state! We are so excited to have her! Please join us!

Factors Affecting Timely Intervention for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Perceptions of Texas Early Intervent...
01/21/2026

Factors Affecting Timely Intervention for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Perceptions of Texas Early Intervention Providers.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and experiences of early childhood intervention (ECI) professionals concerning timely intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in Texas. The data for this study was collected through semi-structured, qualitative inte...

01/21/2026

Join Cued Speech New England for online Cue Classes starting January 22nd. Each class is 2/hours per week for 6 weeks. Register today at http://bit.ly/CueClass

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North Dakota Early Health Detection and Invention Program (ND EHDI)

The ND EHDI program has been in operation since 2000. At that time, there was an increased emphasis placed on universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS). As programs evolved from UNHS into EHDI, an additional emphasis was placed on follow-up efforts thus requiring support for both birth screening and subsequent follow-up activities. This additional focus to reduce loss to documentation/loss to follow-up (LTD/LTF) has brought about the need to enlist additional program partners including audiologists, child health care providers, and early childhood programs while maintaining a strong birth screening program. Following an infant from birth through diagnosis and into early intervention requires ongoing diligence and a system bridging all medical and educational communities. For more information visit us at https://www.ndcpd.org/ehdi/