This early intervention, which ideally begins immediately after diagnosis, is necessary for these children to begin the process of developing listening and language skills. The center-based program for infants provides services for parents of children from birth to 2 years of age. A heavy emphasis is given to working with parents and how they can facilitate language and listening in the home environment. Class sizes and makeup change on a continual basis as needed to accommodate the changing needs of the individual students. Currently the center has 2 preschool classes.
All classes have a small student-teacher ratio.
The class sizes can range from two students to no more than ten students, depending on the lesson or activity, in order to ensure that individualized attention is devoted to the promotion of speech, language, listening, and thinking skills. The center currently has a Kindergarten class for children 5 to 6 years, first grade class, as well as the toddler and preschool classes described above. The center still has room to expand grade levels and will do so as necessary to meet the specific needs of the students needing to be served. Staff is committed to developing the speech, language, listening, thinking, and social skills which will allow the child to have a successful mainstream experience. The staff also guides families in choosing the appropriate educational placement as their child enters the mainstream experience.