When a child approaches 18 months, the family and their parent educator discuss candidacy for attending toddler class at CID. The decision is based on each child’s goals and needs. Our toddler classes supplement home visits and/or remote sessions. These classes...
Services begin when our intake coordinator contacts a family to help them navigate the process of enrolling in the early intervention program. One of the first steps is partnering parents with audiologists to ensure the child has optimal access to sound. Experienced...
The following CID blog posts are useful to begin to understand parents’ roles in the education of and advocacy for a child with hearing loss: The Importance of Understanding Parental Rights for a Child’s First IEP Helping Parents Understand Their Role in...
All of the cochlear implant manufacturers offer excellent information about their devices. If your child attends or is a candidate for attending CID, our family support specialist will help connect you with other relevant resources as well as with other parents who...
Your child’s teacher may want to pursue continuing education at a CID workshop, online course or other resources available through our Emerson Center for Professional Development, which also offers in-services, guided observations and consulting. Your child’s teacher,...