Onsite Services
Having professional support services on the premises can be transformational for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. CID’s skilled pediatric audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapist, family support specialist and behavioral specialist work with our teachers to ensure each child maintains the best possible learning situation. We also support caregivers who wish to receive guidance about fostering a child’s progress after school.
Before and after school care make it easier on parents with busy schedules while offering their children a safe place to play, do projects and engage with their friends. Extracurricular activities have included tennis, pickleball, ukulele and dance.
CID summer programs help keep children learning, socializing and having fun.
Pediatric Audiology
At the Martha E. Jones Pediatric Audiology Center, doctoral level audiologists regularly evaluate the CID school children for changes in their hearing. New earmolds are made within days, devices are programmed, repairs are completed and appropriate loaner devices are issued as needed to ensure no child goes without access to sound during the school day. CID pediatric audiology services are available through age 18.
Consistent access to sound is key. CID’s groundbreaking 3D-print earmold lab enables fast hearing aid fitting, recouping thousands of hours of listening time for babies and children.
Speech-Language Pathology
CID’s specially trained pediatric speech-language pathologists work regularly with each student to assess and target specific areas that need attention. Practice takes place both at one-on-one sessions and when the child returns to the classroom. Evaluations results and collaborative discussions with the student’s audiologists and teachers result in the best course of action to keep every child on a path to success.
Occupational Therapy
CID’s onsite pediatric occupational therapist provides evaluations and push-in and pull-out therapy services to help children develop and strengthen the fine motor, sensory-motor and visual-motor skills they need to function independently in the classroom and the world. Our occupational therapist also offers valuable consultation services for our educational staff, providing support for all students to gain the most from our educational programs.
Behavioral Specialist
CID’s behavioral specialist provides support to help preschoolers and primary students regulate emotions, attend to and engage in classroom activities and develop social skills. She collaborates with parents, teachers and other CID staff to meet students’ individualized learning needs. She also works directly with some students to build daily living skills and/or reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Before & After Care
CID’s before and after care options are designed to accommodate both the busy schedules of families and the needs of their children. The program provides a safe and supervised space for students to relax or study before school starts. After school, they may also participate in supervised afternoon activities onsite with friends as late as 6pm.
Summer Programs
CID offers a four-week extended school year option for students plus several week-long, themed summer enrichment camps for 6- to 15-year-old general education students who are deaf and hard of hearing and a limited number of their siblings.
Our popular new Teen Connections Week for 13- to 17-year-olds includes team-building activities, leadership training, career exploration and a chance to connect with friends and spend time with same-age peers with hearing loss.
We offer full scholarships to children who are deaf and hard of hearing who are eligible to attend one or more of our fun and educational summer sessions.
Information about upcoming summer programs is typically available in February.
Family Support
CID families have a true friend in our understanding family support specialist, who offers individual consultations for parents and caregivers, useful resources and regular opportunities for education, connection, community and fun.