Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (C.E.I.D.)
Berkeley
To arrange a visitation site appointment:
Call SEEDS at [916] 228-2379
Program Philosophy
C.E.I.D. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an exemplary program of intensive and comprehensive early intervention services to young children between the ages of birth and five years old who have hearing losses or severe speech/language delays and their families.
What is Offered
- Total Communication approach (spoken English, hearing aids, Signing Exact English)
- Individual and small group speech and auditory training sessions
- Home visits
- Specially designed classes for children - 12 months to 5 years old
- Sunshine Preschool/Child Care -all day inclusive child care
- Thematic active learning, curriculum and teaching strategies
- Speech therapy computers, FM systems, Cochlear Implants
- Speech “aerobics” activities
- Parent support group meetings & family sign language classes
- Family advocacy training/weekend workshops
- Community outreach and training (medical providers, Early Start case managers and child care providers)
- Consultation to medical professionals and educators
- Coordination of services with other agencies
- Fundraising strategies/Board of Directors
On-Site Services
Opportunities for Observation:
- Infant/Individual Family visit
- Transition class (Friday mornings w/parent)
- Toddler class (play-based approach) Preschool class (3-5)
- Parent education/support groups
- Inclusive child care
- Family sign class
- Speech “Aerobics”
- Individual Speech and Auditory Training
- Hearing Screening and Diagnostic Evaluations
- Home visits
Off-Site Services
The site can bring to you:
- Information about any of the above activities
(i.e. curriculum, parent education and support, etc.)
Who You Will Meet
- Teachers (credentialed Teachers of the Deaf), Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Parents, Mental Health Specialist, Teacher Aides, Pediatrician and Children
When Site Is Available For Visits
- Monday - Friday /9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
(on-site observations of children) - Monday - Friday/9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(staff discussion, consultation and inclusive child care) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday/ by appointment (audiology)
Number Of Visitors At One Time
- Groups of 2-4
More Information
Jill Ellis, Executive Director
510- 848-4800 ext.324
510- 848-4801 fax
510- 848-5686 TTY
www.ceid.org
