Do You Hear What I Hear?

Description

Do You Hear What I Hear?
Considerations in Hearing Impacting Speech and Language, Pediatrics and Adults, Including Cochlear Implants (CI).

Program Objectives:
1)Understand normal hearing, and dysfunctional hearing.
2)Understand how hearing loss/ deafness impacts children and adults.
3)Understand the history of and current impact of CI on pediatric population.
4)Understand selection process for CI candidacy.
5)Understand treatments that are available for unilateral hearing loss and deafness.
6)Understand the unique perspective of an audiologist with cochlear implants and challenges that exist.
7)Understand various applications that are available to assist with hearing impaired individuals.
8)Understand the recent trends in Assistive Technology for hearing and communication aids.

Location Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation
228 W Miller St.
4D Classroom
Springfield, IL 62702
Date 4/26/2019 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Check in 7:30 AM)
Sponsor Central Illinois Speech-Language Pathology Association (CISPA)
Trainer Tina Childress, Dr. Stacie Gregory
Contact Debbie McCoy (217) 788-3300 mcoy.deb@mhsil.com
Principles 1. Support families
3. Collaborative relationships
5. Comprehensive plans
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 1.0 - Atypical Development
3.5 - Intervention
1.0 - Typical Development
1.0 - Working with Families
Cost $40.00 for non-members, $15 for members
Status Closed