What is Early Intervention? (Video)
Parents have so many questions when their child who is deaf or hard of hearing is about to start LSL early intervention.
💬 What is early intervention?
💬 What should I expect?
💬 Where do intervention sessions occur?
💬 What kind of role do I play as a parent?
💬 Will my child be able to listen and talk?
If you are a parent with these questions, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! This video will answer what you’ve been craving to know about LSL early intervention and prepare your child to become a goal-getter - hitting all of those important milestones on their journey to listening and talking. Each LSL professional you work with is considered your partner on this journey.
JTC - John Tracy Center
John Tracy Center provides parent-centered services locally and globally to young children with hearing loss, offering families hope, guidance, and encouragement.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded institution offering exemplary academic programs to the diverse population of deaf and hard of hearing students across the nation by providing early intervention services, sign language classes, and uniquely designed resources for deaf and hard of hearing communities.
CDHHE - Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
The CDHHE can provide audiology services, appropriate assessments for DHH children, and is a resource for learning more about Early Intervention (EI) and Deaf Education.
EHDI - Early Hearing Detection & Intervention of Indiana
Our Indiana EHDI Program ensures that all babies are screened for hearing loss, and follows up with families whose child did not pass the hearing screening to ensure that they have the supports they need. Their website contains contact information, legislation information, and there is a section for Information for Families with some great resources.
First Steps
Indiana First Steps provides Early Intervention (EI) services to children below the age of 3.
SJI - St Joseph Institute for the Deaf
St. Joseph Institute is a leader in providing LSL services to children and families. We partner with local schools, state agencies, and both local and national organizations to make highly specialized professionals available to Indiana families. We are partners in the CDHHE Network, providing LSL early intervention (birth to three) services in your home anywhere across the state of Indiana through First Steps. Preschool and primary programming is available for students in Central Indiana through our Indianapolis location. Mainstream services can support students and school districts through Teacher of the Deaf direct services and professional training
beginnings
BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc., has served families as a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of NC, since 1987. BEGINNINGS was established to provide emotional support and access to information as a central resource for families with deaf or hard of hearing children, age birth through 21. BEGINNINGS provides an impartial approach to meeting the diverse needs of these families and the professionals who serve them. These services are also available to deaf parents who have hearing children. The mission of BEGINNINGS is to inform and empower parents as they make decisions about their child. In addition, BEGINNINGS is committed to providing technical assistance to professionals who work with these families to help the children achieve full participation in society.