Hearing Program @ KidsAbility

Children learn speech and language from listening to others. The first few years are particularly critical to development. When a hearing loss exists a child does not get the full benefit of language learning experiences. A hearing loss may be temporary, progressive or permanent but left unnoticed, delays in speech and language learning can occur. What services are available once my child is diagnosed with a hearing impairment? KidsAbility provides Social Work (Family Support) and Speech and Language (Communication) Services for children, Birth until eligible for Senior Kindergarten entry Residing in Region of Waterloo Diagnosed with unilateral, or mild-to-moderate hearing impairment Family Support, Social Workers with Masters Degrees will help you understand your child’s special situation and provide you with information, resources and support. They will also help you find out whether you qualify for funding assistance for your child’s care. Communication Services, Communication services are provided by certified Speech Language Pathologists with training in hearing impairment. Children may receive a range of services, often with an auditory-oral component.