Early Intervention Hearing Services | Family Child Learning Center

143 Northwest Avenue, Building A, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Eligibility

Serves infants and toddlers with an identified hearing loss and their families in 55 counties, including Summit.

Hours

By appointment only.

(330) 633-2658

Fax

(330) 633-2055

Voice

https://www.akronchildrens.org/departments/Family-Child-Learning-Center.html

Languages

Interpreters provided.

Application process

Call the office for more information.

Fees

No fee. This project is funded through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides an early intervention program for infants and toddlers with hearing loss and their families. Services provided virtually (via cell phone, tablet or computer). If the family doesn't have a computer, the center will work with the county's Early Intervention team to bring what is needed to the home. Helps families: - Navigate a new diagnosis of hearing loss and working together to identifying strengths to help communication skills. - Understand their child's hearing loss and new hearing technology. - Learn strategies to keep hearing aids and cochlear implants on little ears. - Learn ways to support their child in developing communication skills and ways to encourage their child to be aware and understand sounds, gestures, or sign language. - Learn how to use daily routines to be the best hearing experience. - Collaborate with other therapies and programs. - Transition to preschool.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays Audiological Evaluations Hearing Loss

Providing organization

Family Child Learning Center

Provides services for children ages birth to five (5) years who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, social/emotional/behavioral challenges, and/or have a hearing loss. The Center is a program of Akron Children's Hospital.