Preschool Services for Students
who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Referral for Preschool Services
Services are available to preschool children with a diagnosed or suspected hearing loss who live in the provinces of New Brunswick or Nova Scotia.
The Preschool Education Parent program is designed to meet the individual needs of preschool children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parents. Through regular visits and support in preschools, a trained parent educator works with the family and other professionals to create the optimal learning environment for each child.
The program assists in building a communicative system for the child who is deaf or hard of hearing and the family. Natural parent-child interactions and conversations are used to encourage normal language development. With appropriate and consistent amplification, the child is taught to use and develop his/her residual hearing. Effective language practices are incorporated into daily living activities which help create a natural, stimulating home environment.
Related Parent Educational Services:
Parent Workshops
Each spring workshops are scheduled for parents. Designed to meet the needs of as many parents as possible, these workshops give parents information on a variety of topics, provide an opportunity to meet APSEA staff, and share information and experiences with other parents.
Sign Language Courses
Courses of short duration are provided by APSEA. These courses are open to parents who wish to improve signing fluency.
Parent Association
The APSEA Parent Association, which is an interprovincial association, offers support and information to parents and families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Resources
The APSEA Centre has a professional library with a large collection of books, videos, and pamphlets addressing the developmental needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. A toy library lends an array of toys, kits and learning materials for use when teaching a child with hearing loss.
Location & Accommodation
The APSEA Assessment Centre is located in the Residential Building at the APSEA Centre, 5940 South Street, Halifax, N.S. APSEA provides complementary overnight accommodation to parents and students for 1-5 day assessments.
Contacts/Addresses
For further information please contact:
Director of Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (image)
)Voice/TTY: 902-424-3358
Fax: 902-424-0543
E-mail: Lori Moore