Early Intervention Hearing Services | Family Child Learning Center
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.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
143 Northwest Avenue, Building A, Tallmadge, OH 44278
Hours
By appointment only.
Fax
(330) 633-2658
Voice
Application process
Call the office for more information.
Fee
No fee. This project is funded through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Eligibility
Serves infants and toddlers with an identified hearing loss and their families in 55 counties, including Summit.
Languages
Interpreters provided.
Service area
Ohio
Agency info
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.