JOANNE PARRISH KNIGHT FAMILY CENTER
When you discover your child has a hearing loss, you have lots of questions. CID’s caring, experienced family center staff will help you navigate the early intervention system so your family can receiveĀ services as soon as possible.
Our parent educators, teachers, individualĀ therapists and audiologists are credentialed providers forĀ First StepsĀ in Missouri andĀ Child and Family ConnectionsĀ in Illinois. We serve families and their children birth to age 3. Our expert pediatric audiologists will work closely with you to ensure your child receives appropriate amplification as soon as possible. We provide loaner hearing aids if needed.
In familyĀ sessions, weāll help you understand your child’s hearing loss and listening devices. Our goal is to coach you andĀ your family toĀ help yourĀ child develop listening and spoken language within the context of your daily life.
We offer flexible scheduling, home visits, teleintervention sessions, family support groups and a toddler class for some of our students from 18 months to 2 years old.
Every day is precious learning time for a baby with a hearing loss. Please call usĀ to talk about your child. OrĀ use theĀ GET STARTEDĀ link and we will contact you. WeĀ invite you and your family to visit CIDĀ andĀ meet our staff and students. See for yourself that developing listeningĀ and spoken language is both possible and rewarding.
Kathy Gallagher,Ā MAEd, CED
ProgramĀ Director
CIDās Joanne Parrish Knight Family Center provides help at a crucial time for babies and their families.