Pre-Implant

In-servicing for educators of children selected for implant

• Consultation on IEP related to pre-planning activities
• In-service on device function and expected outcomes
• Monitoring key dates
• Upon request, attendance at turn-on date and report back to educators on outcome
• Consultation on IEP preparation if requested
• FM and other assistive listening devices
• Interfacing with other technologies (e.g., computers)
• Classroom acoustics
• Setting educational goals
• Assistance with audiological and speech and language  assessment

Post Implant

 In-service provided on device function and troubleshooting techniques

• In-service as needed for educators and parents
• On-site troubleshooting of system that cannot be resolved by staff
• Coordination and implementation of assistive listening device technology
• Device selection and in-servicing of educators as required
• Classroom acoustics evaluation and recommendations
• Conduct assessments of the acoustic environment
• Provide recommendations for modifications to improve acoustic      environments and assist in identifying resources     for implementation
• Consultation on IEP preparation on request
•  Provide input into the IEP process to assist parents and educators with the identification and development of goals for the child
•  Assist with key transition points in the students education
•  Consultation and mentoring in the following areas:
•  Preverbal behavior
•  Phonology
•  Articulation and speech sound production
•  Auditory skill development:
•  detection, imitation, integration, discrimination
• Voice and resonance
• Reading
• Language
• receptive, expressive, pragmatics, syntax, verbal reasoning
• Word-finding, vocabulary
• Collaborative goal setting and review of communication plan
• Demonstration: showing parents and school staff how to   integrate techniques of therapy into the language and listening   opportunities of a child's daily life.