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Presenter Information:
Presenter 1: Name: Les Schmeltz

Affiliation: A.T. Still University

Les Schmeltz is an assistant professor at A. T. Still Unversity in Mesa, AZ and a Technical Assistance Network audiologist for NCHAM. He has been involved in EHDI for over 30 years.
Presenter 2: Name: Diane Sabo
Affiliation: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Presenter 3: Name: Erika Blanchard
Affiliation: Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
Erika Blanchard is a pediatric clinical audiologist and supervisor at the Hearing and Balance Centers at the Elks in Boise, ID, affiliate faculty at Idaho State Univeristy, and a mentor and technical assistance network audiologist for NCHAM.
Author Information:
Author 1: Name: Les Schmeltz
Affiliation: A.T. Still University
Author 2: Name: Diane Sabo
Affiliation: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Author 3: Name: Erika Blanchard
Affiliation: Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
Abstract Information:
Title: Breaking the News: Informational and Adjustment Counseling for Audiologists
Primary Track: 6-Family Issues
Keyword(s): Counseling, Family Support, Information

Abstract:

Informational and adjustment counseling to families of infants and young children with hearing loss is one of the most challenging responsibilities for audiologists working in the EHDI system. Recently, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association released “Guidelines for Audiologists Providing Informational and Adjustment Counseling to Families of Infants and Young Children With Hearing Loss Birth to 5 Years of Age.” This presentation will highlight some of the concepts from those guidelines along with several scenarios to illustrate ways one should (and should not) approach this difficult issue.
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