Course Details

Course # 20727
Counseling Strategies for Tweens/Teens with Hearing Loss, Presented in Partnership with the Educational Audiology Association

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Disclosure: This course is presented by the Educational Audiology Association in partnership with AudiologyOnline.

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

Tweens and teens with hearing loss face many challenges and often have no one to talk to about them. This presentation will describe a range of strategies designed to give teens an opportunity to talk to us as we redefine our role to listener and supporter.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on June 21, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course learners will be able to describe adolescent cognitive development and related "thinking errors"
  • After this course learners will be able to describe the development of self-identity
  • After this course learners will be able to describe two counseling strategies designed to give tweens and teens practice in self-expression and self-understanding

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
10-15 Minutes Cognitive development in the teen years
20-30 Minutes Development of Self-Identity
35-55 Minutes Two counseling strategies
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q & A

Average Rating (103 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 16, 2013
Well organized & presented. Kris possesses a wealth of knowledge which she generously shares.
Review by: Member on April 3, 2013
Great examples and useful info for both teens, tweens & adults as well
Review by: Member on March 12, 2013
It made me reassess how I communicate with my older students and remember that I need to have more continuer statments rather than terminating ones.
Review by: Member on January 13, 2013
Presenter has great experiences and is enjoyable to listen to.
Review by: Member on December 25, 2012
It's not an area that I have had educational opportunities in before, and it was very helpful to understand the developmental issues that help explain tween/teen thinking and behavior.
Review by: Member on December 19, 2012
there were lots of good examples and suggestions that a listener could take back and use
Review by: Member on December 18, 2012
It was well organized and provided a lot of good, applicable information.
Review by: Member on December 13, 2012
Excellent presentation. It was thoughtful and really challenged me in how I talk to the teens. I am recommending that all of the staff at the Deaf school I work at take this course.
Review by: Member on December 5, 2012
I recently had a patient that did not want to wear her hearing aids. I have changed how I am going to help her because of it
Review by: Member on November 15, 2012
I really enjoy Dr. English. Got me interested in the field!
Review by: Member on November 13, 2012
Good quality presenter. Relevant material to working with teens.
Review by: Member on October 1, 2012
great examples to drive home the points, particularly the conversations that had the terminator vs. continuer comments

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Course Presenter

kris english

Kris English, PhD

professor at the University of Akron/NOAC

Kris English, Ph.D., earned her doctorate from San Diego State/Claremont Graduate Universities in 1993, and is a professor at the University of Akron/NOAC.  She has authored, co-authored or edited 6 books and 19 chapters, and has presented over 200 workshops and papers in the US, Canada, and Europe, primarily on the topic of audiologic counseling. She recently completed 5 years of service as a Board member for the American Academy of Audiology, including a term as President in 2009-2010.  none

Disclosure: Kris English has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.

American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1 CEP.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.

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