Assessment
Hundreds of families contact St. Joseph Institute each year for
a comprehensive evaluation of their child's readiness, skills and
potential for success in a auditory-oral program.
Our assessment services are available to any families wishing to
confidently assess the best options for their child - regardless
of which program or school they ultimately select. For more information
about having your child evaluated, please contact us.
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Our Assessment Team Specializes in
- Deaf education
- Audiological Assessment
- Speech Language Therapy
- Educational Psychology
The team works closely with families to determine the necessary
tests. Tests can begin with a full, two-day evaluation or families
can choose from the following assessments:
- Evaluation of speech, language, voice and auditory processing
- Academic readiness
- Learning disabilities
- Psychological testing
- Audiological evaluation and consultation
- Diagnostic interview
- Family consultation and interpretation of tests
All children are given a complete language, learning and psycho-educational
evaluation as part of the admissions process.
Ongoing Assessments
Once enrolled at St. Joseph's Institute, each child's speech, language
and audition development is assessed on a regular basis or as needed
by the academic or counseling department. These formal and informal
assessments guide development of Individualized Education Plans
(IEPs).
Standard Tests
Each child entering SJI receives a cognitive, motor and intelligence
test to assess academic potential, learning styles and any potential
processing problems. Educational tests are administered again as
the child prepares to leave St. Joseph Institute to help plan the
transition to a mainstream school.
Residential Program Tests
Children entering the residential program receive temperamental
assessments. The result enables staff and parents to design an individual
living plan that helps the child adjust to residential life.
If a child struggles with emotional or behavioral problems, the
counselor is available during the school day, evenings and weekends.
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