2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
3/17/2024 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Untangling the Complexity of Pediatric Audiology | Capitol 3
Untangling the Complexity of Pediatric Audiology
Pediatric Audiology is the practice of testing pediatric patients to determine their current auditory function in order to provide appropriate intervention options for communication. This presentation will provide audiologists with the tools to “think outside the box” about complex pediatric audiology patients. The use of subjective audiology measures (i.e. case history and functional assessment) and objective diagnostic tests to make thorough diagnosis will be discussed. Additionally, presenters will explain how to use all available pieces of the puzzle to make appropriate recommendations for patient focused, family-centered intervention. Case studies will be reviewed to provide examples of thinking outside the box with complex cases.
- Learner will be able to select appropriate assessment measures for patients with complex histories and/or needs.
- Learner will be able to provide appropriate intervention recommendations based on the pediatric patient and their families desired outcomes.
- Learner will be able to explain the value of objective and subjective measures in working with pediatric patients.
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Presenters/Authors
Gabriel Bargen
(Primary Presenter,Co-Author), Idaho State University, barggabr@isu.edu;
Gabriel Anne Bargen, Ph.D., is the Interim Dean, College of Health, and Executive Director for the Idaho State University Health Science Center and an Associate Professor of Audiology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her clinical and research training includes master's degrees in both speech-language pathology and audiology and a PhD in Audiology from the University of Kansas. She has taught several graduate courses including pediatric audiology and advance aural rehabilitation. Professional interests include pediatric audiology specifically diagnostic hearing assessment and treatment and assessing risks associated with hearing dysfunction in infants. Dr. Bargen’s current research focuses on evaluating risk indicators for delayed-onset hearing loss and finding ways to make resources accessible to all children who are hard of hearing or deaf in Idaho by connecting community entities across the state. Dr. Bargen is on the Idaho Sound Beginnings (EHDI) Advisory Board, she serves on ASHA's Committee of Ambassadors as Idaho's audiology representative, and is on the American Journal of Audiology Editorial Review Board and the SIG 9 Editorial Review Board.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Salary,Grants for Employment,Membership on advisory committee or review panels from Idaho State University.
Nonfinancial -
• Has a Professional
(advisory board)
relationship for Board membership.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with Idaho State University.
Nature: grant funding for research
salary from Idaho State University
board member on Idaho Sound Beginnings Advisory Board.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Jessica Stich-Hennen
(Co-Presenter,Author), St. Luke's Idaho Elks Hearing & Balance Center -Boise , stichhej@slhs.org;
Jessica Stich-Hennen, AuD, PASC, earned her doctorate in audiology from Idaho State University and her bachelor's degree in business administration from North Dakota State University. In 2011, Dr. Stich-Hennen earned Specialty Certification in Pediatric Audiology (PASC) from the American Board of Audiology. Dr. Stich-Hennen specializes in pediatric diagnostics and amplification, auditory osseointegrated implants (i.e. BAHA), Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluations, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) evaluations. Dr. Stich-Hennen works as the primary audiologist for the Idaho Cleft Palate and Craniofacial team. She has served on Idaho Hands & Voices (IDHV) Board, Idaho’s Early Hearing Detection Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee and several committees and executive board for the Idaho Speech Hearing Association (ISHA). Dr. Stich-Hennen has given numerous regional and national professional presentations on various topics in pediatric audiology and co-authored a chapter in the EHDI e-book titled “Risk Monitoring for Delayed-Onset Hearing Loss.”
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with St Lukes Idaho Elks Hearing & Balance.
Nature: Employment .
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.