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VIDEO: Winston & Janet – Multilingual Home
Winston and Janet speak about how they have been able to use the strategies learned in therapy sessions to encourage both English, and Cantonese-learning in their home. Supporting the development of the home-language is important for many families, and to Child Development Programs!
For more information, please watch Gigi’s video, Growing Up Multilingual.
VIDEO: My Family’s Journey – Ashlee
In Part 1 of a 2-part series, Ashlee talks about her family’s first steps with the Infant Hearing Program (IHP) and her son’s diagnosis of moderate to severe hearing loss.
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, please consult your family doctor or pediatrician, or contact a local hearing clinic to arrange an assessment with an audiologist.
VIDEO: Getting Ready to Listen – Ashlee
In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Ashlee describes getting her son’s first hearing aids and talks about his communication development.
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, please consult your family doctor or pediatrician, or contact a local hearing clinic to arrange an assessment with an audiologist.
VIDEO: Winston & Janet – Our Journey Begins
In Part 1 of a 3-part series, parents Winston and Janet discuss their first steps, and supports with the Infant Hearing Program (IHP).
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, please consult your family doctor or pediatrician, or contact a local hearing clinic to arrange an assessment with an audiologist.
VIDEO: Winston & Janet – Unexpected News
In Part 2 of a 3-part series, Winston and Janet talk about their first reactions to learning about their daughter’s severe to profound hearing loss.
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, please consult your family doctor or pediatrician, or contact a local hearing clinic to arrange an assessment with an audiologist.
VIDEO: Winston & Janet – I hear that!
In Part 3 of this 3-part series, Winston and Janet tell about their introduction to Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT), and how they have helped their daughter learn to listen with first her hearing aids, then cochlear implants (CI’s).
If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, please consult your family doctor or pediatrician, or contact a local hearing clinic to arrange an assessment with an audiologist.
VIDEO: Winston & Janet – Parent Involvement
Two parents speak openly about their thoughts on parents and families being actively involved in their child’s therapy sessions. Child Development Programs believes strongly that parents and caregivers need to play a key role in a child’s therapy programming to help them reach their potential.
For more information, please watch Osy’s video on Parent Engagement.
VIDEO: Bev and Tim’s Story
Each family’s journey with Child Development Programs is unique. Take a moment to hear Bev and Tim’s story and what they have learned from the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program.
To learn more about the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program, please visit www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca; if you would like to refer your child, please call 1-877-703-KIDS (5437).
VIDEO: Parent Programs – Bev and Tim
Parent engagement is a big part of the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program culture. In this clip, Tim and Bev share their experiences with one of the parent coaching programs that is offered.
To learn more about the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program, please visit www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca; if you would like to refer your child, please call 1-877-703-KIDS (5437).
VIDEO: Dads in the Program – Tim
Tim, a YRPSLP father, has been very involved in his children’s communication programming. He offers a few words of encouragement to other fathers about taking part in sessions.
To learn more about the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program, please visit www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca; if you would like to refer your child, please call 1-877-703-KIDS (5437).