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About Clarke School - New York
Located in the heart of Manhattan on the Upper East Side, Clarke School - New York provides services for deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and young children who are deaf and their families. The curricula used in Clarke School - New York's early intervention, preschool and kindergarten programs focuses on all area of development, with a particular emphasis on spoken language skills.Clarke School - New York is a private, non-profit educational program devoted to teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen and talk. Our children use cochlear implants, hearing aids and FM systems. The school opened in 1999 in response to the growing need for oral deaf education in New York City and the surrounding area. Clarke School - New York provides early intervention services, integrated and self-contained classes. Mainstreaming, itinerant teacher services and a full array of evaluation services are also provided. Related services, including speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapies and social work services are also available.About our StaffClarke School - New York Director Teresa Boemio, a New York native with almost 18 years of experience in the field of audiology and speech development, leads a group of six teachers of the deaf and six speech and language pathologists, all of whom hold masters degrees in their related field. Three assistant teachers and an office manager complete the dynamic staff. The teaching staff is highly competent in the areas of cognition, language, speech and listening skill development, in addition to child development and education of the deaf. Clarke NYC is deeply committed to helping children with hearing loss reach their full potential.What Families Say About Clarke School - New York "My child has benefited so much from Clarke School. She is talking more and more each day. We now have a regular conversation. I love hearing her say my name." Maria Romero"She has become a different child since going to Clarke. She is happy, more patient, able to sit and play at an activity for a long period of time. But most important, we have gained access to communication and have developed a stronger bond with our daughter." Amy Cohen"It is a small loving environment in which oral communication is key. All children and families become one big family. Clarke will also guide you on current technologies to best suit your child." John Arce and Marsuily Gonzalez
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