The Deaf Program at Tampa Bay Academy Tampa Bay Academy provides a comprehensive Deaf and Hard of Hearing residential treatment program for children and adolescents with long standing behavioral and other mental health problems. Deaf children experience the same social and emotional problems that exist in the hearing population. These issues are exacerbated by limited access to professionals who understand deafness and can communication with competence. The linguistic, cultural and experiential differences in a Deaf person's life become the foundation of services within our treatment program.
Patients discover common issues and experiences in our milieu free from communication barriers.
Individual and group sessions are conducted in American Sign Language and include topics such as Deaf culture, physical or sexual abuse, socialization skills, depression, and getting along with parents. Academic classes conducted by a Certified teacher for the Deaf are held Monday through Friday. Staff for the program includes both Deaf and Hearing professionals who are fluent signers. The Deaf Program at Tampa Bay Academy has enjoyed years of success. Tampa Bay Academy's programs are licensed by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families.