How We Can Help
Deaf Connect TODs work closely with participants to:
- Improve language acquisiton
- Develop communication skills
- Increase social participation
- Improve literacy and comprehension skills
- Manage hearing technology (e.g. cochlear implants)
- Learn about Deaf culture and society
Our Team
Deaf Connect TODs are teachers with postgraduate qualifications in deaf education. They have expertise in the language, communication and social-emotional development of Deaf and hard of hearing children.
Our team work collaboratively with families, professionals and multidisciplinary teams to develop your child’s communication, literacy and language skills.
Supporting deaf and hard of hearing Children
Deaf Connect TODs play an important role in the language and communication development of Deaf and hard of hearing children. They have in-depth knowledge of the different communication opportunities available (auditory-oral; bilingual-bicultural; spoken language in combination with Auslan; and all-inclusive communication system).
They work with families to implement strategies and programs to develop communication, language and literacy, and track outcomes using evidence-based intervention protocols for individualised goal development.
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Additional Information
With the help of other parents, teachers and healthcare professionals; we’ve created a library of relevant information to help you confidently support your child’s evolving development and communication needs.
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