Similar to Kendall School, audiological services include evaluations to monitor hearing levels, hearing aid evaluations and hearing aid checks. Services are available to assist students with minor hearing aid repairs, earmold impressions and purchase of new hearing aids as needed. Audiology and Speech Communication services at KDES and MSSD actively integrate the three priorities of the Clerc Center which include literacy, transition and family involvement. Communication skill development is naturally interwoven in addressing all three of these priority areas. The development of student literacy skills is a major focus in the planning and implementation of service delivery.
All activities seek to enhance student transition skills.
This involves developing effective communication essential to students becoming independant contributors to society. Communication services integrate a wide range of strategies to include families in their childs communication development. Family involvement is a crucial component of student success. Literacy Literacy development is integrated throughout auditory and speech programming. Videotapes and audiotapes for the centers primarily are developed in-house for accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing students and chosen to support themes and activities of the classroom.