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Where Do We Go from Here? Transition to Preschool for Children with Cochlear Implants (HOPE)



Published:  8/9/2007

This presentation will describe the requisite listening, speech, and language skills for children with cochlear implants in mainstream preschool setting, the needs of children using cochlear implants in mainstream education settings, the challenges faced by families as their children transition out of early intervention and into the schools, and what schools can to do to provide an appropriate education for these children under IDEA.

Windows-Based Computer RequiredHeadphones or Speakers RequiredHeadphones or Speakers Required This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives
  • Participants will be able to list the child and setting factors in mainstreaming a child with hearing loss

  • Participants will be able to describe the types of assessment and management services that should be included on the IEP for a child with a cochlear implant

  • Participants will be able to provide a rationale for a mainstream educational placement

  • Participants will be able to list the benefits and limitations of a mainstream preschool placement for a child with a cochlear implant

Course Instructor(s)  

Kimberly Peters, Ph.D., CCC-A/CF-SLP, AVT, Assistant Professor, Western Washington University
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Continuing Education Information
Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

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Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer AAA CEUs for this activity. Refer to each activity for specific information about the CEUs offered. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.


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This course has been accredited with 1.0 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.



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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.


This course is approved by the California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau for Continuing Education.


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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: Approved for 1.0 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.




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