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Hearing/Otorhinolaryngologic disorder

at a glanceHearing surveillance guideline. Keypoints
Quick reference sheet based on DSMIG evidence based guideline. 31.01.01

overviewENT clinic for children with Down's syndrome Parent Friendly
Details of weekly NHS clinics in Machester for children with Down's syndrome.

overviewHearing surveillance guideline
One of DSMIG's set of 6 evidence based guidelines for basic essential medical surveillance. PDF. 15.11.07

overviewThe BAHA system: An option for treating hearing loss Parent Friendly
Review article by Mr Patrick Sheehan, Consultant Paediatric otolaryngologist, about using bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) for people with Down’s syndrome as an alternative to conventional hearing aids or grommets. . Published in the DSA journal. Issue 107. Reproduced here with their permission. . Winter 2006

overviewHearing problems in people with Down's syndrome: Notes for parents and carers Parent Friendly
Text of Down's Syndrome Association Medical Series leaflet No 4. PDF. A5 leaflet available from DSA. Revised July 2001

indepthHearing surveillance guideline. Background evidence
Background notes and evidence supporting the DSMIG hearing surveillance guideline. PDF. September 2000