| Program: | Audiology (Hearing Tests) | ||
| Organization: |
Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent |
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| Description of Services: |
Audiologists work with clients to help them hear well * this is the only service offered at the centre to both children and adults * in-depth hearing tests are performed * hearing related counseling for clients and their families and consultation with involved caregivers is also provided Audiology services include: Hearing testing - Determines if there is hearing loss, the extent and what kind Middle ear testing - To rule out hearing loss related to reasons like ear infections or excessive wax buildup Hearing aid prescription/evaluation - To discuss the use of hearing aids, provide information and prescribe a hearing aid Hearing aid dispensing - provides hearing aids for sale Hearing aid re-check - checks and maintains hearing aids Central auditory processing testing - For individuals over the age of 6, who may experience difficulties following conversations, understanding instructions, or listening in noise. Otoacoustic emission testing - To test the reliability and function of the cochlea (organ of hearing) Infant Hearing Program - The Ontario Infant Hearing Program identifies infants who are born deaf or hard of hearing or who are at risk of hearing loss in early childhood * the program provides parents of deaf or hard of hearing infants with the services needed to develop communication and language skills and to give them the best start in life * program is for children from birth to 6 years (Grade 1 entry) with a permanent hearing loss in Windsor, Essex, and Chatham-Kent The following services are provided:
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Varies per program | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Children and youth 21 years and younger | ||
| Application: |
Call for more information Waiting Period: 12 months |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Chatham-Kent | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-354-0520 | ||
| Teletype: | 1-226-996-9967 | ||
| Fax: | 519-354-7355 | ||
| Email: | info.forwarding@childrenstreatment-ck.com | ||
| Website: | www.childrenstreatment-ck.com | ||
| Address: |
355 Lark St Chatham, ON N7L 5B2 |
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| Intersection: | Baldoon Rd and Lark St | ||
| Location: | Chatham | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Thu 7:45am-5pm * Fri 7:45am-4pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Tina Jamieson - Service Leader, Speech/Language Pathologist tjamieson@ctc-ck.com |
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CTC-CK focuses on the needs of children and youth from birth through to 21 years of age with physical, development or communication needs
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