Varying degrees of hearing that require amplification and perhaps specialist teaching in order to comprehend and acquire spoken language.  Amplification may include hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM Systems.  A low percentage of deaf children may need sign language for communication.

This identification requires assessment by an appropriate qualified medical practitioner or audiologist.

Canadian Hearing Society, Peel and Halton Regions & Dufferin County

http://www.chs.ca

The Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf, The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf (Toronto), The Bob Rumball Associations for the Deaf (Halton/Milton), The Ontario Camp of the Deaf (Parry Sound), The Ontario Long-Term Care Home for the Deaf (Barrie)

http://www.bobrumball.org

Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth, PAH!

PAH! provides mental health services to deaf and hard of hearing children and youth, and their families. They use a wrap around approach focusing on strengthening healthy family functioning, through individualized plans, which look for formal and informal supports.

(905)878-2639

Ernest C Drury School for the Deaf

Day and residential school for the deaf. Preschool home visiting program for deaf and hard of hearing children. Awareness workshops for parents and professionals.

(905) 878-2851