Dr. Katie Awoyinka - Doctor of Audiology

05/03/2025

You know the newborn hearing screening program that has helped change lives? It’s been cut.

As a deafblind audiologist, I know how life-changing early identification is — and how devastating its loss could be.

The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program helped catch hearing loss at 3 months instead of 3 years. That meant babies could access language, support, and thrive. Now? The federal cuts have wiped out the part of the CDC that made this coordination possible.

We can’t afford to lose this and we must fight to keep this essential program in place. Want to help? Tell your lawmakers to protect EHDI! 

For additional supporting links, please check out my most recent LinkedIn post (search Jasmine Simmons, Au.D, CCC-A).

ID: Dark blue backdrop behind light blue shapes with dark blue text, The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program Is At Risk. You Can Make a Difference: Call your congressional representative to help restore CDC funding for EHDI, protecting newborn hearing screenings and intervention. At the top right is a megaphone.

12/06/2024

Does your child have an ASL interpreter or do you work with an interpreter? Check out these great tips!

11/09/2024

Today is National Microtia Awareness Day!

Some facts about microtia - Microtia is a congenital birth defect that occurs when one or both ears do not fully develop or are physically missing. Microtia is often accompanied by Aural Atresia – when the ear canals are underdeveloped or absent, resulting in hearing loss. Many children have associated craniofacial challenges, known as craniofacial microsomia, which affect the symmetry of the jawline causing oral challenges and a slight crooked smile. In the United States, Microtia and Aural Atresia affect 1 in every 6,000 births which is approximately 663 babies born each year. There are an estimated 54,000 individuals currently living in the United States with Microtia and Atresia.

https://earcommunity.org/national-microtia-awareness-day-is-november-9th-4/592979/ #:~:text=National%20Microtia%20Awareness%20Day%20is%20November%209th!

10/22/2024

It's Educational Audiology Awareness Week!! Learn more and find resources online at https://edaud.org/edaudawarenessweek/

10/15/2024

10/04/2024

I’ve enjoyed getting to know our district’s new ASL interpreter. Here are some tips for working with an interpreter 🤟🏻

Check out these simple yet great tips when working with an interpreter. We value our interpreters who work with students who are deaf and hard of hearing!

09/12/2024

09/11/2024

Enjoyed the energy of the first week back at school last week! 🏫 A few people have asked me lately how many schools I cover as ECCS’ educational audiologist. I work with students from birth through 22 across the district. We have 15 public schools in the district and also serve students at non-public schools, daycares, and through home visits.

Here are some of the many stops I made the last few days 😊

08/30/2024

All-district meeting! Great welcome back message from new superintendent Dr. Erin Rathke and current high school students 😊 Busy week, ready for a new school year!