Case Studies in Pediatric Audiology: Wins Worth Sharing, in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Course: #40715Level: Advanced 1.5 Hours 215 Reviews
This grand rounds presentation shares case studies of five pediatric patients seen in the Audiology Clinic at Phoenix Children’s. Evidenced based practice, family centered care, patience, and innovation were used to obtain positive patient outcomes.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss five complex audiology case studies.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the importance of patient counseling and education.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe common ramifications of cCMV seen in pediatric audiology patients.
Course created on July 16, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Case Study |
| 20-35 Minutes | Case Study |
| 35-50 Minutes | Case Study |
| 50-65 Minutes | Case Study |
| 65-85 Minutes | Case Study |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summay & Q/A |
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Tanner Robinson
AuD CCC-A
Tanner Robinson, AUD, CCC-A is a clinical audiologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) specializing in the diagnosis and management of pediatric hearing loss and auditory processing disorder. He graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from Utah State University with a Doctorate of Audiology and special emphasis in Listening and Spoken Language (LSL). Prior to joining Phoenix Children’s Hospital in July 2023, he completed his 4th year externship at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Tanner has special interest in the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants and supporting parent’s through their journey with their children. He is also the lead audiologist of the PCH Auditory Processing Disorder Clinic.
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Robert Fanning
AuD CCC-A
Robert Fanning, AuD, CCC-A is a Lead Audiologist at Phoenix Children’s. He has been a clinical audiologist for over 25 years and has over 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hearing disorders. He has held volunteer faculty positions as a clinical instructor at Baylor College of Medicine and Arizona State University, has served as a clinical preceptor for students from several training programs, and has given many invited lectures to physicians, advanced practice providers, students, and other learners.
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Alissa Nickerson
AuD CCC-A
Alissa Nickerson, AuD, CCC-A, is a clinical audiologist at Phoenix Children’s specializing in the diagnosis and management of childhood hearing loss. Alissa enjoys working with children of all ages and has a special interest in pediatric amplification. She is a collaborating member of “Stop CMV AZ,” an organization which works to educate and advocate for those impacted by CMV in the state of Arizona. Prior to joining the staff at Phoenix Children’s, Alissa was employed in private practice in Chicago, Illinois. She has publications in the areas of post-baccalaureate audiology training and amplification profiles of pediatric cochlear implant users.
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Ashley Geske
AuD CCC-A
Ashley Geske, AuD, CCC-A graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a clinical Doctorate of Audiology. Prior to joining Phoenix Children’s Hospital in August of 2022, she worked at Providence Speech and Hearing Center partnered with the Children’s Hospital of Orange County where she worked with pediatric patients in both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings. Her clinical areas of specialty include diagnostics, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.
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Allie Sayer
AuD CCC-A
Allie Sayer, AuD, CCC-A graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences; she also graduated from Barrett, the Honors College at ASU after completing an honors thesis studying vocabulary differences in children with mild to moderate hearing loss in comparison to their normal hearing peers. She continued at Arizona State University to obtain her Doctorate in Audiology degree, after completing her hospital-based externship at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Dr. Sayer worked in the private sector with both children and adults before coming to Phoenix Children's Hospital. She is a member of and certified through the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Her clinical areas of specialty include diagnostics, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.
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Wendy Steuerwald
AuD CCC-A
Wendy Steuerwald, AuD, is the Director of Audiology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She works with hospital leadership and audiologists to create an environment where exceptional patient care is the norm. This includes use of evidence based practice, process improvement initiatives, expansion of services offered, the addition of new locations, and hiring the best audiologists. Wendy’s overall focus is to improve the patient’s experience within audiology. Professional leadership includes committee work with the American Academy of Audiology, American Speech Language Hearing Association, and multiple state organizations. Wendy also participated in numerous presentations and publications. Local committee work includes participation in the interdisciplinary Stop CMV AZ partnership.
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Financial: Tanner Robinson is an employee of Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Tanner Robinson has no non-financial disclosures.
Financial: Robert Fanning is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Robert Fanning has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
In lieu of accepting an honorarium, a donation has been made to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Financial: Allie Sayer is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Allie Sayer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Alissa Nickerson is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Alissa Nickerson has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Ashley Geske is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Ashley Geske has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Deborah Flynn is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Deborah Flynn has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Lynn Eyde is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Lynn Eyde has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Maddie McNamee is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Maddie McNamee has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Wendy Steuerwald is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Wendy Steuerwald has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
In lieu of accepting an honorarium, a donation has been made to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Financial: Ashley Geske is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Ashley Geske has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Allie Sayer is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Allie Sayer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Wendy Steuerwald is employed by Phoenix Children's Hospital. Non-financial: Wendy Steuerwald has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by Phoenix Children's Hospital in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
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