2024 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 17-19, 2024 • Denver, CO
3/14/2022 | 10:05 AM - 10:30 AM | PAIC: Preschool Amplification Interprofessional Collaboration | Room 11
PAIC: Preschool Amplification Interprofessional Collaboration
The Preschool Amplification Interprofessional Collaboration at Purdue University was created by an audiologist and speech-language pathologist in 2019. Since then, it has developed as a model where children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are served by speech-language pathology (SLP) and audiology personnel in an intentional manner to enrich their communication development and preschool learning experience. In this presentation, we will describe the clinic/classroom setting as well as the preschool population we serve. We will identify the unique roles that each professional plays in this collaboration. Additionally, we will provide detailed discussion of the methods that have contributed to its success. These methods include both structured planned events (e.g., orientation) as well as impromptu contacts that require emergency visits to the preschool. The latter includes situations such as device malfunction or a change in a child's communication skills. In addition to regular meetings, debriefing or reflection time is pre-planned to allow for self-reflection and brainstorming for addressing concerns. Additionally, ongoing verbal and written communication occurs between visits.
In our model, we have identified benefits to the preschool students, as well as the SLP and Audiology professionals. These benefits include, but are not limited to, increased professional skills for serving students who are DHH and their ever-evolving communication needs and increased professional collaboration for problem-solving unique challenges. Preschool students who are DHH receive more comprehensive care in their learning environment. The transition to kindergarten runs smoothly, with the support of the child’s collaborative team. We will also share struggles that have occurred, as well as possible solutions. Overall, this collaborative model is one in which professionals are enriched, children are beneficiaries of prompt service, and learning is enhanced through better communication.
- Describe some methods for interprofessional collaboration that can be implemented in the preschool setting
- Discuss the roles of SLPs and audiologists in the preschool setting when working on a collaborative team
- Explain the benefits of interprofessional collaboration for preschoolers who are DHH and possible solutions to challenges that arise
Presentation:
3353554_14882ShannonVan Hyfte.pdf
Handouts:
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Transcripts:
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Presenters/Authors
Jillian Hubertz
(Co-Presenter), Purdue University, hubertz@purdue.edu;
Jillian Hubertz, AuD, CCC-A is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. Jillian provides comprehensive diagnostic and intervention services from infancy through adulthood, while providing clinical education to graduate students in the AuD program. As a First Steps provider, she specializes in providing services to the pediatric population, specifically birth-3. Her previous professional experience included providing hearing healthcare in a large ENT practice which influenced her value of interprofessional collaboration.
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Anne Gritt
(Co-Presenter), Purdue University, amotto@purdue.edu;
Anne Gritt, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. Along with an early childhood specialist, Anne co-leads the Purdue University Preschool Language Program, a play-based preschool for children with developmental language disorder and other diagnoses, including hearing disorders. She also provides clinical education to future SLPs. Anne has worked in a variety of pediatric settings, including public schools, outpatient clinics, child care centers, and home-based early intervention. She values collaborating with other professionals, especially in children’s natural environments.
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Shannon Van Hyfte
(Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter), Purdue University, svanhyff@purdue.edu;
Shannon Van Hyfte, AuD, CCC-A is clinical professor at the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She provides clinical education to first and second year AuD students and established the cochlear implant clinic. She serves patients across the lifespan.
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• Receives Salary for Employment from Purdue University.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Financial relationship with Purdue University.
Nature: Employee - salary.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.