AudiologyOnline Phone: 800-753-2160


Deafness with Autism: An Early Communication Perspective

Course: #23776Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 15 Reviews

Deafness and autism both affect communication; but deafness is frequently identified before autism. Learn to identify the differences in communication development when a dual diagnosis may exist, proper referral channels, and intervention strategies to promote early listening and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course learners will be able to identify typical social, play, and communication behaviors in children with hearing loss irrespective of amplification that aid in differential diagnosis of hearing loss and autism.
  • checkmarkAfter this course learners will be able to explain the importance of interdisciplinary evaluation when a child 0-3 years old is suspected of having hearing loss plus autism.
  • checkmarkAfter this course learners will be able to name factors that must be considered in order to develop an individualized and focused treatment plan for a child 0-3 years old with hearing loss and autism.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction & Review of learning objectives
5-10 Minutes Communication behaviors that are associated with ASD
10-15 Minutes Challenges in diagnosing additional disorders when hearing loss has been identified
15-35 Minutes Evaluation of children 0-3 years old with hearing loss with suspected ASD
35-55 Minutes Intervention for children 0-3 years old with a dual diagnosis of HL and ASD
55-60 Minutes Questions & Answers

Reviews

15 Reviews
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Advanced Bionics in partnership with AudiologyOnline.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

Course participation information

To ensure you are ready to participate, please complete our short Test Drive to prepare your computer to view the course.

View Course Help

Full attendance is required, and the times you log in and out will be recorded and documented. If you log in to a live webinar late or if you log out early, you may not be able to earn CEU.

Passing an online exam and completing a course evaluation will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Live Webinars allow presenter and participant interaction. The exam and course evaluation for these courses must be completed within 7 days of the event.

On-demand courses include texts, video and audio recordings of live webinars, and multimedia formats. The exam and course evaluation for on-demand courses must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

To participate in the course, complete the exam and course evaluation, and earn continuing education credit, you must be a AudiologyOnline member. Participants must complete the entire course; partial credit is not allowed.

AudiologyOnline is committed to ensuring accessibility to the widest possible audience. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone. If you have questions, requests, or would like to report an accessibility-related issue, please email accessibility@continued.com. We will review your request and respond in a timely manner.

Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions.


American Academy of Audiology

American Academy of Audiology

AudiologyOnline 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 is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. 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

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.


AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential

This course is offered for 1 hour(s) of CE Credit from the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language. For an explanation of content areas, view PDF listing all 9 domains.


American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


British Academy of Audiology

British Academy of Audiology

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


Canadian 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.


International Hearing Society

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.


Illinois Early Intervention

The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 1 hours of EI credential credit. Refer to www.illinoiseitraining.org for more information about training areas for this activity.


Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

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


Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

Clinically certified members of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with AudiologyOnline. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.


Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. By using our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy.