Central Institute for the Deaf

CID - Central Institute for the Deaf
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Coordinates38°37′58″N 90°15′47″W / 38.632714°N 90.262967°W / 38.632714; -90.262967
Information
TypeListening and Spoken Language School for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
MottoWhere Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learn to Listen, Talk, Read and Succeed
Established1914
PrincipalLynda Berkowitz, MSSH, CED, LSLS Cert. AVEd
AffiliationWashington University School of Medicine
Executive DirectorHeather Grantham, PhD
Board PresidentFrank S. Childress
Address825 S. Taylor Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63110
LanguagesEnglish
Websitewww.cid.edu

CID – Central Institute for the Deaf, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is an internationally recognized program specializing in listening and spoken language (LSL) education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through elementary school. CID provides integrated early intervention, pediatric audiology, family coaching and school-age services grounded in research on listening and spoken language development. CID's model emphasizes family-centered practice, individualized instruction and comprehensive, targeted support to help children develop strong spoken language and literacy skills. CID also advances the field through professional development, resources and training for early interventionists, educators, clinicians and listening and spoken language programs worldwide.

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