Educational Audiology - The audiologist provides diagnostic assessments of hearing disorders and assists with the interpretation of educational implications. The audiologist is responsible for the fitting and maintenance of assistive listening devices, such as hearing aids and fm systems for students who require their use. Consultation and in-service is available regarding the development of IEPs, integration, early intervention, Instructional Support Teams, transition, systems change, assistive technology, behavioral management, planned courses, preparation for adult living, procedural safeguards, instructional assessment, and instructional consultation. In addition to following exceptional students from birth to age twenty-one, the system also assists school administrators in planning educational programs to meet the needs of exceptional students and in fulfilling requests for information from state and federal education agencies. Family, school, and community members are enlisted to move the child in this positive direction.
All treatment is done in the child's home, school or other community settings.
The Intermediate Unit is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to promote these services. The program allows for individualized psychological therapy, family support groups, group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric counseling, and educational support in a public school setting with strong linkages between public and private agencies in both Lehigh and Carbon counties. The CLIU Work Experience Program offers exceptional students the opportunity to develop job related skills by working on-site at businesses in the area. Students work under the supervision of work experience assistants, with the ultimate goal of having the students work without supervision and finding employment after graduation. The ASAP Program provides a structured learning and therapeutic environment to serve at risk students who have not benefited from or been successful with traditional school approaches.