Bilateral cochlear implants are discussed from a therapy/educational perspective. Practices for creating positive listening experiences are discussed. Included are examples of activities for developing auditory skills according to an auditory hierarchy.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to establish general practices for creating positive listening experiences for children who receive a 2nd implant.
- Participants will be able to discuss expected goals for each successive stage of auditory development and learn therapy and home activities for each stage.
- Participants will be able to discuss educational implications and the team approach to 2 implants.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Establish general practices for creating positive listening experiences for children who receive a 2nd implant |
| 15-45 Minutes | Discuss expected goals for each successive stage of auditory development and learn therapy and home activities for each stage |
| 45-50 Minutes | Consider educational implications and the team approach to 2 implants |
| 50-60 Minutes | Participate in a question and answer |
Presented By
Nancy Caleffe-Schenck
MEd CCC-A, CED, CertAVT
Certified Audiologist
Nancy Schenck is a Certified Audiologist, Teacher of the Deaf, and Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist®. She has had a private practice in Colorado since 1983. She works with families and children of all ages locally and from out of state, provides services to cochlear implant programs, consults for schools and organizations, trains students and professionals, and lectures internationally. She is the author of several professional publications and videotapes.
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