Welcome to OPTIONschools!  As little as 25 years ago it would have been considered almost a Miracle for a child who was profoundly deaf or hard of hearing to learn how to listen and speak well; to hear a whisper; to sing a song; or to play musical instrument. 25 years ago, it would have been very difficult to fully integrate a child who was deaf or hard of hearing into the mainstream education environment together with their hearing peers.
Today, all that has changed, and what was previously considered a miracle is now a Reality. Through early diagnosis and early intervention, the use of Digital Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants, and, with the dedication of parents and the staff of Auditory Oral Schools, children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to hear and speak on an equitable basis with their hearing peers. It is now possible for the majority of children with hearing loss to achieve an age appropriate learning level, and be fully integrated into the mainstream education system by the time they reach Kindergarten or First Grade.
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Serving communities across the USA, Canada and overseas, OPTIONschools members are at the forefront of Oral Deaf Education today. Many of our Member Schools have been in existence for over 100 years and have pioneered what are now considered globally to be the leading standards and approaches for Oral Deaf Education. OPTIONschools is known for its work and dedication to help children with hearing loss to listen and talk, and reach their full potential. If you are a Parent, an interested individual, or an organization looking for more information, please click on the link to "Find an OPTIONschool” near you, or contact us through the information below; we are happy to help in any way we can!!
Thank You! OPTIONschools P.O. Box 191351 St. Louis, MO 63119 1-314-352-8882 (Office) |