Hearing services
Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing are eligible for EI services based on their diagnosis. EI programs contract with Specialty Service Provider (SSP) agencies to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing infants and toddlers in the EI system. EI service coordinators discuss SSP services with families. If the family is interested, they follow a referral process to one or more SSPs that the EI program contracts with.
Services SSPs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provide to children and families:
- Direct services from a specialist working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to support communication development (individualized auditory, speech and language sessions)
- Assessments
- Parent Infant Programs
- Sign Language Classes
- Individualized Parent Education and Support
- Consultation and training for early intervention staff
- Co-visits with EI professionals
Find an Early Intervention hearing provider
Provider documents
Contact for Early Intervention (EI) Hearing Specialty Services
Online
Directory:
Contact the Early Intervention Division
General information email:
Email Early Intervention Division at EI@mass.gov
Emily White, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, Director, Early Intervention Division
Email Early Intervention Division at
Phone
Family TIES of Massachusetts, Central Directory
Call Early Intervention Division, Family TIES of Massachusetts, Central Directory at (800) 905-8437
Call to refer a child or learn more about Early Intervention
Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition, Main Office
Call Early Intervention Division, Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition, Main Office at (617) 624-6060
For business inquiries
Address
250 Washington St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02108