... offering specialized services to families with infants and toddlers
who have a suspected or confirmed hearing loss; and for deaf parented
families |
"Learning through play" |
Our Philosophy
- We believe that children learn best in natural environments with support
and encouragement.
- We respect that each family is unique and that parents know their children
best.
- We build on the abilities of the child and the family, and respond to the
family’s needs and priorities.
“Support to families occurs in a variety of settings.” |
What does Early Intervention do?
We provide support & information to families in a variety of settings
and locations:
- family's home
- parent groups
- playgroups
- and more
Who can we help?
Families who have a child who is:
- under 3 1/2 years of age and has a suspected or diagnosed hearing
loss
- hearing and has a parent(s) who is deaf or hard of hearing
- experiencing delays in other areas of development in addition to
hearing loss
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We Provide
- Visits with your child and family
- Developmental screening
- Developmental activity suggestions
- Speech and language assessments
- Information about Communication choices
- In-home sign language classes
- Child and parent groups
- Referrals and liaison with other agencies relating to your child's
development
- Links to other community health services
- Information about community resources
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“Parent and Child Playgroup” |
Our Goals
- To develop partnerships with families, supporting them as they encourage
their children’s development.
- To increase the ability of children who are impacted by hearing loss
to reach their potential.
- To provide confidential and professional support and services to families.
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What we want you to know
- We are here to listen and provide encouragement.
- You decide what is most helpful to your family.
- The program can be home-based or provided in groups.
- The Early Intervention Consultant will provide information about
other services in your community.
- The Early Intervention Consultant can assist you to plan your child's
preschool years.
- Participation in the program is voluntary.
- There is no cost for the program
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“Parents sharing information and supporting each other.” |
Our Team
The Early Intervention team at Connect Society includes
two Early Intervention Consultants, a Speech Language Pathologist, a Social
Worker and a Program Coordinator. |
Where can we be reached?
Referrals or enquiries to the Early Intervention Program can
be made by calling:
Kathy Holinski, Coordinator
Early Intervention Program
11342 127 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M OT8
Phone: (780)454-9581 Ext. 226 v/tty
TTY Answering Machine: (780)455-8283
Fax: (780)447-5820
E-mail:
kholinski@connectsociety.org
Connect Society delivers Early Intervention programming as
part of a regional strategy within Capital Health, to support families who have
children with special needs. For more information on other Early Intervention
Programs within the region call (780)486-5437.
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