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Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi The Early Years Kete | 13 TOOLKIT Concern Services involved Details Eyesight • Well Child Tamariki Ora assessments • Ophthalmologist – eye specialist Additional vision tests may be needed, particularly for infants born early. www.kidshealth.org.nz/hearing-vision-checks- preschool-children Hearing • Newborn hearing tests • Well Child Tamariki Ora assessments • Audiologist Additional hearing tests may be needed, particularly for children born early. An audiologist can test people for hearing loss and help with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Dental services When age appropriate: • Hygienist • Dentist For free children’s dental care, contact, 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583). CP can impact eating, drinking and swallowing and the muscles that open the mouth. This can make teeth cleaning and oral hygiene difficult. Kaimahi Hauora Māori - Māori Health Support Worker Offers cultural and other support for your pēpi, whānau and staff working with you. Cultural case workers Offers cultural support for all whānau. Psychologists To support the social, emotional and behavioural needs of a child and their whānau. ... continued Connections to other key health services: Your child’s paediatrician will connect your child to other services depending on their needs.