Speech, Hearing & Vision

This website includes a listing of local programs that may be useful to you. If you can't find a program or service, please call United Way First Call For Help at 1-866-733-3748.

Topics in this section are:

• Hearing
• Speech and Language
• Vision

Hearing is extremely important to a young child's development. New York State screens all newborn babies for hearing deficiencies but problems may arise later.

Learn more about the causes of hearing loss in children at www.asha.org.

Language is how we communicate with everyone around us. Many factors affect the rate at which a young child develops language. Learn more about language and literacy development through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Children with uncorrected vision conditions or eye health problems face many barriers in life. Timing of corrective efforts matters a great deal. Learn more about symptoms and proper ages for vision screening through the American Optometric Association.

If you would like to be added to our programs or service lists, or want to
make corrections in the way your program is listed, please e-mail us.

The information provided through this website and any links listed here is intended only as a complement to the advice and treatment of your health care professionals. Always consult your child's pediatrician.