Auditory & Language Enriched Programs (ALEP)

• It is a "curriculum" based program for toddlers and preschoolers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing that combines play, music, story book reading and other developmentally appropriate and fun activities that provide auditory and language enrichment.

• The playgroup is run by students in the speech-language pathology program at UT under direct supervision of faculty and staff, including a certified speech-language pathologist and an audiologist who specialize in pediatric aural (re)habilitation. Teachers of the hearing impaired and other related professionals also serve as consultants. 

• The program includes a parent education/support group as well as a school-age group. Siblings are welcome to take part in both groups.  The ALE programs also sponsor conferences with nationally known speakers on an annual basis.

Created September 2006. Last updated 1/27/09