The Impact of Otitis Media on Children and The Cochlear Implant
Kendell Simms, Au.D., CCC-A, Staff Audiologist & Jeffrey L. Simmons, M.A., CCC-A, Cochlear Implant Coordinator
This presentation will discuss the issue of middle ear dysfunction, which can involve the conductive part of the normal hearing mechanism. Attendees will learn about different types of middle ear problems and how they can affect hearing sensitivity, tests of auditory function, hearing aid fittings, and even cochlear implant function. Subscribers click here.
Pediatric Vestibular Assessment for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Kristen Janky, Ph.D., Vestibular Services Program Coordinator
Vestibular dysfunction has been found to be associated with hearing loss, developmental delay, and potentially with language learning. However, in spite of these associations, vestibular assessments are not routinely completed in all children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This lecture will review 1) how vestibular function is assessed, 2) signs and symptoms associated with vestibular dysfunction, 3) therapies and, 4) etiologies of hearing loss most commonly associated with vestibular dysfunction. Subscribers click here.
Implementing AAC in Classroom, Home & Therapy Settings for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Sara Robinson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
This presentation will focus on practical strategies for integrating and implementing augmentative and alternative communication in classroom, home and therapy settings for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Strategies for supporting each aspect of the SCALES model for children who use AAC will be discussed. Subscribers click here.
Exploring the Basic Questions Of Communication Assessment for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Amy Tyler Krings, M.A., Speech-Language Pathologist
Evaluating, describing & interpreting the communication of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing is a complex process that requires a comprehensive assessment approach. This presentation has two primary learner outcomes:
- To answer the basic questions of assessment for Young Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- To introduce the Components of a Comprehensive Assessment & Planning framework developed by the Auditory Consultant Resource Network at Boys Town National Research Hospital.
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The Basics of Hearing Aids Processing
Marc Brennan, Ph.D., CCC-A, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Hearing aids provide access to speech sounds, promoting the development of speech and language. This lecture will describe hearing aid signal processing and the importance of ensuring that speech is audible. The evidence-based components of fitting a hearing aid will be discussed. Steps that parents and providers can take to ensure that the child is receiving appropriate amplification will be highlighted, to best ensure access to speech. Subscribers click here.
Planning & Implementing a Listening Session
Katie Brennan, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Professionals who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing are challenged to address developmental needs across multiple areas including speech, language and listening skills. This course will describe and demonstrate focused auditory teaching strategies for targeting auditory skills development. This course will also discuss embedded auditory teaching strategies for integrating auditory skill development into communication or academic development. Subscribers click here.
Genetic Counseling: What Is It and How Does It Benefit Families?
Kristal Platt, M.S., Certified Genetics Counselor and Vision Program Coordinator
This presentation will explore the components of genetic counseling highlighting, practical and interesting examples, and demonstrate the importance of gathering information through histories and a genetics physical examination. New technologies in the arsenal of genetics diagnostic tools will be summarized. Subscribers click here.
Using Social Narratives and Social Scripts in Early Childhood Classrooms for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Nicole Johnson, M.S., Deaf Educator & Parent Infant Specialist
Social narratives and scripts are used to teach specific language that is appropriate and/or expected in a variety of social situations. This presentation will focus on what social stories and social scripts are, the social and emotional benefits they can have, and how they can be used in preschool classrooms for deaf or hard of hearing children. Subscribers click here.
Creating Holding Environment for Parents, Children, and Those with Whom We Serve
Catherine C. Carotta, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Director, Center for Childhood Deafness
Working with families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing requires a unique set of interpersonal and professional skills in order to achieve optimum outcomes. This presentation will present a framework for understanding human development in the context of supporting families as they navigate the path of learning how they can support their children. Conversations with parents will be used to illustrate the various components of the human development framework. Subscribers click here.
Chromosome Duplications and Deletions Affecting Speech and Hearing
Bethami Grossman, AuD, CCC-A and Kristal Platt, M.S., Certified Genetics Counselor and Vision Program Coordinator
Small duplications and deletions of chromosome material can cause significant changes in development. Deletion 22q11.2, the most common of these, has implications for both speech and hearing. Other less common chromosome alterations have also been identified in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This presentation will touch on the systemic effects of these changes and explore the impact of chromosome alterations as they relate primarily to speech and hearing.
What We Can Learn from Speech Recognition Testing in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Ryan McCreery, Ph.D., CCC-A, Research Audiologist, Hearing and Amplication Research Lab
While the audiogram reveals the amount of hearing loss a child has, two children with the same audiogram can have very different outcomes in the real world. Speech recognition testing can provide clinicians with evidence about how hearing loss and intervention affect understanding. The use of speech recognition testing in quiet and background noise using stimuli across the linguistic continuum will be highlighted.
Examination of Parent Talk and Other Auditory Sources of Input in Children’s Everyday Environments: Using Automated Technology
Sophie Ambrose, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Speech-Language Pathologist
This presentation will explore what we know about relationships between the communication outcomes of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the auditory input in their everyday environments. Auditory input can come from a variety of sources, including parent talk and television. Methods of assessing children’s auditory environments using automated technology will be discussed. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate how this technology can be utilized to coach parents to provide their children with optimal auditory environments.
Our presenters are available for distance follow-up conversations with agencies wishing to expand their interactions with hearing and speech-language experts at Boys Town National Research Hospital.
Nuts & Bolts License Fees
- Single Agency License - $1,600
- Multi-Agency License - $2,600
- State-Agency License - $3,600
For more information or to purchase the Nuts & Bolts Series, please contact Teresa McEvoy at (402) 452-5000 or Teresa.McEvoy@boystown.org.