auditory neuropathy/dys-synchrony, and using the latest technology of hearing aids, FMs and cochlear implants. We have bilingual staff fluent in American Sign Language and Spanish. All staff members meet the Connecticut birth-to-three personnel standards. Each child and family receives a comprehensive assessment. Together, the family and service provider develop an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Based on a family’s choice in the method of communicating with its child, our services can be provided to support aural/oral, auditory/verbal and/or sign language communication systems. Services are provided yearround with flexible hours to meet the needs of each family and services may include: • Service coordination • Home visits • Audiological services • Cochlear implant services • Loaner hearing aids
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Sign language instruction for family members • Other supports such as physical therapy and occupational therapy • Access to ASD Family Education Services Our goal is to provide families with the resources, support, and guidance that best meets the unique, individual needs of their infant or young child. ASD’s website is at www.asd-1817.org.
Deaf Swimmer Keeps a Beat
By Bridget Jones, Journal Staff Writer of the Auburn Journal Lindsey Guevel is just like any other 12-year-old synchronized swimmer who loves her teammates and feels proud of her accomplishments, but Lindsey is also completely deaf in the water... Lindsey has been hard of hearing since birth. Normally she wears a hearing aid, but that isn’t possible in the water. Since she can’t hear the music that goes along with her routines, Lindsey counts to herself to keep on beat. Susie Parker has been working as Lindsey’s swim team interpreter for three years. She signs and speaks during practices and meets, because Lindsey also reads lips. Lindsey has been a member of the Auburn Mermaids synchronized swimming team since she was seven years old. She lives in Auburn, Calif., with her family. Excerpted from http://bit.ly/9RK1CQ 18