Early Intervention Hearing Services
Akon Children's provides Early Intervention Hearing Services (EIHS) through a contract with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The program works with 56 counties across the state and their Help Me Grow Early Intervention programs to provide specialized services to families with infants and toddlers with hearing loss.
Services are provided in the child’s natural environment through a tele-practice platform. Families connect to provider via computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone in their home. The program follows a coaching model with an emphasis on family involvement through play and daily routines.
The team consists of audiologists and speech language pathologists that have specialized training and expertise in working with families who have young children with hearing loss.
EIHS offers:
- Impact hearing loss has on speech and language development. Information regarding hearing aids, cochlear implants and communication options
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)
- Links to community resources and additional service providers
- Assistance in transition to preschool
Services are provided at no cost to families involved in Ohio’s Help Me Grow program.
