Of every 1,000 children born in the United States, between one and three will have a hearing loss, and 90% of all children with hearing loss are born to hearing parents.
The sense of hearing is stimulated in the womb, much the way it is after a baby is born. Babies are bathed in the sound of the rhythms and melodies of their mother’s language months before birth. And infants’ brains are brilliantly designed to master the complexities of language by sheer immersion in sound within just a few years. This is a critical time period for brain development.
Testing and Early Intervention
Brain Development
What’s Possible?
Chase
Walking for What’s Possible: Chase’s Story As a newborn, Chase failed his hearing screening and his family quickly learned he had severe to profound...
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Kaylee
Finding Her Voice: Kaylee’s Story After failing her newborn hearing screening and attending several follow-up appointments, Kaylee, only 9 months...
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Jaxson
The Gift of Communication: Jaxson’s Story Born with moderate-severe hearing loss and diagnosed at birth, Jaxson was fitted with bilateral...
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Clarke Introduces Renewed Mission, Vision and Values.
For nearly 160 years, Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech has helped children who are deaf or hard of hearing build listening and spoken language skills, connect with the world around them and pursue opportunities for their futures. As Clarke
Clarke Pennsylvania Expands Early Childhood Offerings with New Integrated Preschool Program
Clarke Pennsylvania is expanding its early childhood programming with the launch of a new integrated preschool classroom designed for children ages three to five. Located on the Hawk Hill campus of Saint Joseph’s University, the program brings together children who
Clarke Massachusetts Featured on Karson & Kennedy’s Good Vibe Tribe
Clarke Massachusetts was featured on Mix 104.1’s Karson & Kennedy Good Vibe Tribe, where Development Director Jenny Sophis joined the popular morning show to discuss Clarke’s mission and the impact of its programs for children who are deaf or hard
