Children Through Age 6 With Hearing Loss

Planning ahead:

Parents and caregivers of children with hearing loss through age six are invited to "The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing". This five day event will be held on the Illinois School for the Deaf campus in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Institute brings together families from all over the state.  Families will spend time with the best staff in the field of atypical hearing and deafness. Parents and caregivers will gain knowledge about choices along the path of raising a child with a hearing loss. Topics will include: Child Development, Language Development, Types of Hearing Loss, Parent Rights, Communication Options, School Programming, Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants, Deaf Culture. 

Institute is a time of learning and getting to know others who are going through some of the same things. During the Institute, children attend classrooms overseen by experienced teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. They receive audiology, psychology, speech/language and educational testing. These services are all free of charge. 

Call now to join June 10-14, 2025! For more information about the Institute and to enroll, contact UIC-DSCC: 1-800-322-3722 or email: dsccinstitute@uic.edu. If your child is enrolled with UIC-DSCC, please contact your Care Coordinator. Expenses can be waived for eligible families. A stipend may also be provided. 

Behavioral Supports - Helping

Tuesday's Child, has been offering support for families since 1980. Their work centers on helping parents and caregivers enhance positive behaviors. They are currently hosting groups for those caring for a child 18 months-6 years. These positive parenting workshops are available in both English and Spanish. To learn more about their upcoming sessions, please click here.

So helpful when living with and loving a toddler!

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Potty Training | Collaboration for Early Childhood - Click on the link to register (both in person and virtual options)

Planning for Success Trick or Treating

RCADD has created a social story for our youngest trick-or-treaters. Talk through the steps with your child before setting out on Thursday. Looks like the Chicago-area can expect nice weather! 

Trick or Treating Social Story 

Stress and Modern-Day Parenting

Feeling stressed in your parenting journey? It's understandable. The New York Times reports on the Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy's advisory calling attention to the stress facing parents and caregivers. Take a deep breath, know that you are not alone. Short podcast episode can be found below. 

The Parents Aren't All Right 

A Free Guide to Toileting (for parents of children with an ASD diagnosis)

Rise Up 4 Autism is hosting free, virtual lectures for parents on September 30th from 7-8 pm. Interested? Please use the link below to register. 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training