Is Carle Auditory Oral School a Good Fit for Our Child and Family?

If your infant/toddler:

• Has a hearing loss
• Has or is at risk for delays in speech, language and/or auditory skill development as a result of hearing loss

If you’re a family that:

• Wants to be actively involved in their child’s communication development
• Is committed to the development of spoken language, which does not include sign language or Cued Speech
• Is committed to aggressive audiological management that ensures auditory access to the full range of spoken language
• Envisions a future in which their child successfully interacts and learns with normally hearing children in a mainstream classroom

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, contact us to learn more about the following:

Home-Based Services

• Therapy focused on listening and learning opportunities in the natural environment

Center-Based Services

• Play groups designed to maximize opportunities for communication practice and success
• Individual therapy sessions with active parental participation
• Opportunity to coordinate care with Dr. Novak and Pediatric Hearing Center Audiologists
• Ensures efficient and accurate diagnosis and appropriate audiological management of hearing loss

Parent Education

• Supports families in advocating for their child medically, educationally and socially
• Expands family member comfort level with:
  • Speech language and auditory skill development
  • Strategies that are effective for children with hearing loss
  • Vocabulary specific to hearing loss