Teaching children with hearing loss to listen and speak
Teaching children with hearing loss to listen and speak
Our Preschool
Our preschool program, unique in Quebec, focuses on the amplification provided by different types of hearing devices, parent coaching and an environment filled with language stimulation to promote the development of listening and spoken language.
Our preschool classes follow the Quebec Education Plan (QEP) and are designed to provide a rich and stimulating environment.
Ages supported
Children between 3 and 5 years old
Staff involved
Teachers of the Deaf, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Social Worker
Our Preschool
Our preschool program, unique in Quebec, focuses on the amplification provided by different types of hearing devices, parent coaching and an environment filled with language stimulation to promote the development of listening and spoken language.
Our preschool classes follow the Quebec Education Plan (QEP) and are designed to provide a rich and stimulating environment.
Ages supported
Children between 3 and 5 years old
Staff involved
Teachers of the Deaf, Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Social Worker
Our preschool program is the only one of its kind in Quebec, and supports the child and family in its approach.
The program's four key strategies are:
1
Learn through play
In this program, children with hearing loss participate in fun group activities with hearing peers, which stimulates their hearing skills and ability to communicate orally. This prepares children living with hearing loss to successfully integrate into their mainstream school.
2
One-on-one auditory training sessions
Each child receives one-on-one auditory training sessions with our specialized staff, in order to work on their listening skills and ultimately develop spoken language.
3
Weekly parent guidance sessions
Parents are a big part of the team as they will become the primary facilitator of their child. During one-on-one parent guidance sessions, our specialized staff help parents transform daily life activities into learning opportunities. By doing so, they will continuously reinforce the child’s listening and spoken language skills.
4
Audiology services
An audiologist will ensure that the child is properly fitted with hearing devices and that hearing is optimal at all times.
Do you have any questions or would like to learn more about our preschool program? Feel free to contact us for more information.
