Meeting The Needs of The Children and Families

By: Sara MohammedTeacher: Chris CadieuxDate : March 12, 2012

The Need of the Child and FamilyLily (age 4) is a child with a severe hearing impairment.First time in child care environment and never been stay

with stranger.New country for the family and looking for services in

the area.Lily parents speaks some English, also mainly CantoneseParents need school to improve communication and may

need job.Need childcare for two other children age 6month baby

girl and 6years old boy. 6years boy need school All children need recreation centers and extra activities

What is hearing impairment?There are three types of hearing impairment that

occur in young children. Conductive hearing loss Sensorineural hearing impairment Mixed hearing impairment

Sever hearing impairment is hear any normal conversation and only a few sound of loud speech.

Severe hearing impairment requires a hearing aid to hear conversations.

The role of Early Childhood EducatorPositive relationship with child and parent.Arrange communication tool between parent

and staff.Uses professional specialist and get support

for staff and parent. Arrange the environment suitable for special

need child and others. Prepare modified activities and exercises

The role of Early Childhood EducatorReduces loud noisesSpeak slow and clear not exaggerate lip

movementsUses of flash lights and picture for transitionBeing role model to the children and boost

self-steam and reduce isolation.

Agencies Canadian Hearing Society (CHS/SCO)

Offers seventeen services: some of services are Accessibility Consulting Services, Sign Language, Literacy and Basic Skills, Educational Support Services…etc.

Referral: is not needed and free services Waiting list: Children 7- 8 months, Adult 4- 6 weeks Mailing Address: 271 Spadina Road

Toronto, ON M5R 2V3 General Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (416) 928 2504 Phone

(416) 928 2501 Hearing Aid Program(416) 928 2508 Mandarin/Cantonese http://www.chs.ca/

Agencies Corvetti Education Centre

Offers Employment Assistance Services (OUTLET), language and skills training services, settlement services and services for women and seniors.

Some skill programs are minimal payment most services are free. Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am to 9:30 pm, Friday 8:30

am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Make appointment for registrations Address: 760 College Street

Toronto, Ontario M6G 1C4

Phone: 416 538 7400 Corvetti Education Centre

Extra information for new comer to Toronto City of Toronto websiteHttp://www.toronto.ca/links.htm#community

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