Maryland Keys to Communication
Suggested Timeline for Eight Sessions

Session One:
Parents' Bill of Rights
Maryland Universal Newborn Screening Program
Maryland Keys to Communication Program
Messages from parents
Homework: Bring child's latest audiogram to next session

Session Two
Hearing & Ear Facts
Diagnosis & Treatment
Homework: Think about own experience of being parent of a deaf/hard of hearing child for voluntary discussion next session

Session Three
Voluntary discussion of personal experiences
Feelings
Family dynamics
Reactions of others
Coping
Homework: Come to next session with a "positive action" taken

Session Four
Early intervention services
Homework: Notice non-verbal communication between you/your child/others

Session Five
Bonding through communication
Developing literacy
Know speech, language, & listening milestones
Homework: Implement one bonding/literary activity this week

Session Six
Communication options
Homework: Talk with family about various communication options

Session Seven
Education setting
Build your child's team
Homework: Bring to class topics that haven't been covered

Session Eight
Recap / review / resources / evaluation / networking
Whole Child / Whole Family Celebration!