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Barriers to Effective and Affirming Care for Deaf and Neurodivergent Clients, in partnership with RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf

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1.  Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective care for Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) and Neurodivergent clients?
  1. A lack of research specific to individuals who are Deaf and neurodivergent
  2. Too many individuals who are labeled Deaf and neurodivergent
  3. Limited providers who are knowledgeable about both diagnoses
  4. A lack of trust between providers and the communities
2.  Which of the following is an example of a characteristic which could be observed in both Deaf and neurodivergent students, and therefore cause for misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis?
  1. Frequent stimming which disrupts ability to participate in daily activities
  2. Reduced or “flat” facial expressions
  3. Appearing to perseverate on a preferred topic
  4. Disorganization and difficulty finding important items
3.  Which of the following are examples of whole group accessibility features that can be implemented in classrooms and clinics?
  1. Social stories, visual schedules, sensory supports, and adaptive seating
  2. Skilled speech therapy and audiology support for DHH students
  3. Referring students to primary care for diagnosis
  4. Use of cued speech
4.  What would NOT be an ethical or appropriate plan of action if a student is referred to you in an area outside of your expertise and knowledge?
  1. Reach out to a provider who is knowledgeable to request mentorship.
  2. Consider if a more qualified professional is available to treat this client.
  3. Attend related professional development courses, research current best practice, and find perspectives from within the community prior to beginning treatment.
  4. Assume that any intervention will be better than none, and proceed with seeing the student with your current knowledge and skill set.
5.  Which of the following would be a good resource for expanding an audiologist's professional and cultural knowledge about Deaf and neurodivergent communities?
  1. Peer reviewed research from qualified organizations/individuals
  2. Professional development/continuing education from qualified organizations
  3. A video created by a Deaf adult with ADHD sharing their lived experience
  4. All of the above