Audiology Evaluations
An audiologist assesses hearing status using a variety of tests and techniques depending upon the age and abilities of the individual. The goal is to identify degree and type of hearing loss as early as possible and provide proper referrals and recommendations promptly. The AID audiology program is currently equipped to assess hearing in individuals ages 6 months or older and hopes to add audiology services for newborn to 6 month olds once the equipment is obtained for this special group.
Children with any one of the conditions below may benefit from an Audiology Evaluation:
Infant
- Does not babble and is over 6 months old
- Is slow to respond to verbal/social interaction
- Does not turn head towards sound
- Does not react to loud noises
Child
- Does not make sounds or respond to questions
- Does not appear to speak as well as peers
- Does not appear to understand what is being said to them
- Exhibits frustratioin when people attempt to communicate with him or her
- Is not readily understood by unfamiliar people
- Does not follow simple directions
- Child is slow to respond to verbal/social interaction
- Has unusual tone or quality of speech
Early Intervention Developmental Therapy
A Developmental Therapist (DT) works with children ages 0-3, who may be exhibiting a delay in one or more areas of development. The DT customizes interventions for each child, based on their needs, and collaborates with the family to plan play activities that encourage the child's development. Interventions may include family support and treatment strategies to stimulate growth in all areas of development, including speech-language, social, emotional, fine motor and gross motor skills.
Children with any one of the conditions below may benefit from a Developmental Therapy Evaluation:
Infant/Toddler
- Does not babble and is over 6 months
- Is slow to respond to verbal/social interaction
- Does not exhibit normal developmental milestones
- Avoids touch
- Demonstrates lack of age appropriate social or motor skills
In-Home Children Support
Created by the Illinois Department of Human Services, AID's Children In-Home Support Program offers in-home support to children with developmental disabilities in order to prevent the child from being placed into more restrictive care.
The program is unique in that all services are individually customized to meet the needs of each child and his or her family.
The program provides the family with personal service workers, service facilitation and an array of other services management and advocacy each week. Services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual child and are provided in the home or other locations in the child's community to achieve the most natural setting. A wide variety of options are available, including (but not limited to) tutoring, field trips, sports or other leisure opportunities.
Eligibility: The program serves children under the age of 18 with developmental disabilities who live at home and are at risk of being residentially placed. Families must live in Kane or Kendall counties. Services are available regardless financial ability.