You help families navigate the path ahead. SparkMinds is there for the in-between.
When a parent hears the words, "your child has a hearing loss," that is the beginning of a journey that will become a significant part of the family's story. There are doctors and specialists, and appointments and recommendations, and new things to learn and do, and decisions to make, all while still being there for your child and family.
You have heard these words yourself. You know that in those early days and months, a parent finds comfort in their conversations with other parents who have walked this path before them, family guides and parent leaders who will support them.
As a parent leader or family guide, you now help families overcome the anxiety and uncertainty of the early days – those feelings of questioning whether they are doing the right thing, whether they are doing enough.
You also know that the real learning won't just happen in the weekly sessions and at school. It will happen at mealtimes, when reading a bedtime story, while playing at the park, and during the low-key moments of everyday with the family, in the in-between.
We have built SparkMinds to help families from the earliest days and be a companion on their journey towards their desired outcomes. While you help them navigate the path ahead, SparkMinds can be there for the in-between.
How SparkMinds works for the families you support, from the earliest days
Meet them where they are
We customize for each family: their routines, their child, and their likes and dislikes.
Get them started
We suggest small, simple actions they can take today to connect with their child and start building their communication skills.
Build confidence
As the parents build their bond and enjoy many serves-and-returns in everyday moments, they gain confidence in themselves and can be the best communication partner for their child.
Help them be the captain of their child's team
The parents are the experts on their child. SparkMinds gives them a place to document their child's progress and share it with their team.
Have a closer look
The best way to judge SparkMinds is to see it for yourself. Read the science it is built on, and the resource articles we are writing for the community.
If SparkMinds looks right for your families
If SparkMinds sounds like something that would have helped you when you got started, we would be grateful if you passed it on to the families you work with. No script, no pressure. Just share it if and when it feels right.
They can join the Founding Families list at www.sparkminds.co/invitation?ref=parent-leader with no obligation. We are now onboarding families gradually.
Partner with us
If you would like to partner with us, tell us how to get in touch with you.