Date/Time: November 11, 2026, 12:00PM
To meet satisfactory requirements for ASHA CEUs or to receive a certificate, participants must:
- Attend for the entire length of the course
- Participate throughout the course
- Complete the Texas Technology Access Program ASHA Certificate Request Form at the beginning of the course
- Complete an assessment at the end of the course
- All required components must be completed within 48 hours of the end of the offered course. Requirements completed after this time cannot be accepted.
Description
Newborn screening plays a vital role in identifying infants who may be at risk for serious health conditions, making timely follow-up and early intervention essential. This webinar will provide an overview of the Texas Newborn Screening Program, including blood spot, hearing, and critical congenital heart disease screening, while explaining the importance of follow-up after an out-of-range result. Participants will also hear a family perspective on the emotions and questions surrounding a possible genetic diagnosis, the importance of thoughtful communication, and resources available to support Texas families.
Session Learning Objectives
- Describe the history, purpose and timing of Texas newborn screening, including the two blood-spot screens and point-of-care screening.
- Differentiate an out-of-range screening result from a confirmed diagnosis and explain the importance of prompt follow-up.
- Identify resources for effective communication, referral, and early-intervention, after an abnormal newborn screening result.
- Describe parents’ fears, concerns, and questions about the possibility of a genetic diagnosis and what it might mean for their child.
- Differentiate between the words used to describe a diagnosis or disability and explain why word choice matters.
- Identify specific resources available to families in Texas and explain how to access them.
Presenters:
Presenter Disclosures:
- Laura Buckner is employed by the University of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies and MOM.
- Vernon Reid Sutton is employed by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital and participates in ongoing clinical trials with Ultragenyx. This will not be referenced in this presentation.
Time Ordered Agenda
- 12:00 - 12:05 p.m. (5 minutes) Welcome and Announcements
- 12:05 - 12:15 p.m. (10 minutes) Newborn Screening Program Updates and Benefits
- 12:15 - 12:40 p.m. (25 minutes) Newborn Screening 101
- 12:40 - 1:05 p.m. (25 minutes) Family Perspectives, Communication, and Resources
- 1:05 - 1:15 p.m. (10 minutes) Questions and Answers
Registration Link
Use this link to Register for this session Scheduled for
Wednesday, November 11 2026.
Accreditation Statement
Texas Children's Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This nursing continuing professional development activity awards 1.0 contact hour.
Additionally, The University of Texas at Austin Office of Professional Development School of Social Work is providing 1.0 social work continuing education credit The Office of Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work provides continuing education in accordance with the criteria and standards of the Texas Board of Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Psychologists under Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 34. § 781.509.
Texas Technology Access Program through the Texas Center for Disabilities Studies is an ASHA CE approved provider and is providing .1 ASHA CEU.
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