The program is not bound by any one communication method. The facilitator helps family members develop techniques to encourage than child's speech, language, and listening skills. The program starts at the time of diagnosis. Early Intervention services continue until a smooth transition to preschool services Is accomplished. All families are invited to contract with the program.
Insurance is accepted.
Funding may be supplied by tho local Part H program, by service organizations, or by the family. The CHIP regional coordinator helps the family to obtain funding for early intervention. Colorado started it's universal newborn hearing screening program in 1992. In Colorado has dropped steadily since then. Local audiologists coordinate with the CHIP facilitator to help parents during the initial stages of identification.