If you are concerned about your baby’s hearing or speech development, there are a number of local resources that work with professionals who can evaluate your child. Consult first with your pediatrician.
Arizona Child Study Center
Programs in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Children's Health Center of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
124 W Thomas Rd #240
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-406-3543
Evaluates and offers therapy for children with special needs.
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)
Department of Economic Security, 801A-6
3839 N 3rd St #304
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-532-9960, x113
allazeip@mail.de.state.az.us
A state program serving children up to age 5. The wait is lengthy but a specialist will evaluate your child and, if needed, arrange in-home therapy.
ASU Infant Child Research Programs
Community Services Building
P.O Box 1908
Tempe, AZ 85287-1908
480-965-9396
icrp.asu.edu
Provides evaluations and expert-led toddler playgroups.
Baby Signs
babysigns.com
Find baby sign language classes in your area.
Desert Voices Oral Learning Center
3426 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, Arizona 85028
602-224-0598 • oraldeafed.org
Provides parent education programs and auditory training/oral skills training for children birth to three.
Easter Seals Arizona
903 N 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ-85004-1998
602-252-6061 or 800-626-6061
easterseals.com
Provides early intervention for children with developmental delays.
Southwest Human Development
2850 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-266-5976 • swhd.org
Conducts speech/language assessments and provides therapeutic infant and toddler programs, Head Start and Healthy Families Programs.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
asha.org
ASHA is a national organization of audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Find information for the general public and a search tool for professionals in your area.
The EAR Foundation of Arizona
earfoundationaz.com
Provides hearing evaluation and resources for low-income families with a child experiencing hearing loss.
Upward Foundation
upwardfoundation.org
Provides special education, therapy, and pediatric nursing services for children with disabilities.
