SCDHHS/IDEA PART C/01AUG2021/ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS ARE VOID
HEARING AND VISION QUESTIONNAIRE FORM
2.C. HIGH RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING LOSS.
If any box below is checked, the parent should be
encouraged to discuss concerns with primary care physician. A consultation with an SCSDB Regional Services
Coordinator is required before completing the IDEA/Part C initial or annual eligibility evaluation, or assessment
of child’s unique strengths and needs.
2.C.1.
MEDICAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING LOSS: INTAKE COORDINATOR & SERVICE COORDINATOR
APGAR score of 3 or less (at 5 minutes after birth)
Excessive discharge from the ears
Excessive discharge from the ears
Family history of hearing loss
Otitis media (recurring earaches or ear infections)
Hyperbilirubinemia level (jaundice) requiring
transfusion
Prolonged medical ventilation (more than 10 days)
More than one course of ototoxic medication
Otitis media (recurring earaches or ear infections)
Prenatal exposure to maternal drug abuse
Prenatal exposure to maternal infections (e.g.,
toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus,
herpes)
Prolonged medical ventilation (more than 10 days)
Seizures or neurodegenerative disorder (e.g.,
mitochondrial disease)
2.C.2. SYNDROMES/CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING LOSS: INTAKE COORDINATOR
Congenital Brain Malformation
Wolfe-Hirschhorn Syndrome
2.C.3.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING LOSS:
INTAKE COORDINATOR
2.C.4
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ATYPICAL BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING LOSS:
INTAKE COORDINATOR & SERVICE COORDINATOR
Makes few or inconsistent responses to sounds
Frequently does not respond to caregivers calling
his/her name
Pulls on ears or puts hands over ears
Has an abnormality in voice, intonation (pitch), or
articulation
Shows a delay in language development
Has limited vocalizations
Shows a preference for certain types of sounds
SECTION 3: VISION
*These questions can be asked at any review but
are required as indicated
at the intake and with each annual review of the IFSP.
3.A. SCREENING: INTAKE COORDINATOR & SERVICE COORDINATOR
In the last six months, has the child had a vision screening due to a vision concern?
NO: Proceed with BabyNet eligibility evaluation or assessment of child’s unique strengths and needs and confirm
with parent or caregiver that child is not yet due for an ophthalmological follow-up.
YES: Normal: If “yes/normal,” proceed with BabyNet eligibility evaluation or assessment of child’s unique
strengths and needs
YES: Abnormal: If “yes/abnormal,” a consultation with an SCSDB Regional Services Coordinator is required
before completing the BabyNet eligibility evaluation or assessment of child’s unique strengths and needs.