19th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 8-10, 2020 • Kansas City, MO
Communication Development of Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing Living in Urban vs Rural Areas
Children who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HOH) and their families are faced with many challenges in the process of developing communication skills. The setting in which a family lives, urban or rural, can indirectly cause more difficulties in communication development. Information on this topic was collected through family/professional interviews and an academic research review. The issues that arose as primary difficulties for families with children who are D/HOH living in rural communities included limited access to early identification/intervention services, qualified professionals, and necessary resources. Through the use of telepractice, these challenges can be reduced.
- Identify and explain factors impacting the communication development of children who are D/HOH.
- Recognize the benefits and drawbacks of using telepractice with children who are D/HOH, specifically those living in rural areas.
- Analyze and explain elements influencing rural area professionals' and general public’s knowledge of children who are (D/HOH).
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Presenter: Kayla Winkler
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Grants for Other activities from Fontbonne University.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.