Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Preschool Program

Our Team consists of a certified teacher, licensed speech language pathologist, audiologist, and a classroom assistant who work collaboratively to deliver an enriched curriculum to encourage the child's total development.

Any degree of hearing loss will affect a child's ability to learn and to communicate, which explains the importance of beginning appropriate intervention and education as early as possible. Early intervention for children with a hearing loss uses a structured language program, with a total communication approach, to allow each child to develop a "voice." Total communication relies on whatever means are necessary to allow the child to communicate. Led by family preference, the individualized communication system may include any combination of speaking, sign language, picture communication, and/or electronic communication devices.

A state-of-the-art auditory FM loop system helps the children maximize their hearing ability. This advanced technology transmits the teacher's voice, using an FM signal, directly to each child's hearing aid, thereby blocking out all background noise.

Additional Innovative Services:

• Evening sign language course: a program taught by the teacher of our deaf and hard of hearing classroom for family and friends needing instruction.
• Fast ForWord: a neuroscience approach to reading intervention, computer based listening/processing program.
• Community based instruction: a program that includes outings into the community twice a month for "hands-on" learning.