Program Options
- Weekly/Bi-Weekly Home or Daycare visits
- Consultation/Monitor as needed
Eligibility
- Audiology assessment documenting a permanent hearing loss
- Use of hearing technology (if prescribed)
- Resident of York Region (Public or Catholic school supporters)
- 2-4 years of age (by December 31st)
Features
- Assessment and support to promote the development of listening, speech, language, pre-literacy, and social/emotional development
- Child/family-centered approach to learning and reinforcing goals in the home
- Support from Specialist Teachers for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Support with understanding hearing loss/audiograms, and consistent use of hearing technology (hearing aids, cochlear implants, BAHAs)
- Auditory-Verbal intervention practices
- Collaboration with Community Partners (Audiology, Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program, York Region Preschool Speech and Language, Provincial Demonstration School Board and Early Intervention Services)
- Readiness skills and support with the transition to school
Goals
- To develop consistent use of hearing technology from the earliest age
- To maximize the development of auditory/listening skills
- To promote the development of spoken language communication
- To foster intellectual, social and emotional growth
- To support families in understanding the nature/implications of hearing loss
- To support families in accessing community and educational resources
- To promote a smooth transition to school (Public, Catholic or Private)
Accessing Preschool Services
- Referral from a community organization or self-referral by phone/email
- Contact the current Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Share copy of most recent audiogram showing a permanent hearing loss
- Intake interview/consultation to determine level/type of support needed
For additional inquiries
Please contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
Telephone