2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference
March 13 - 15, 2022
Ensuring Success in Extra-Curricular Activities
Current hearing technology opportunities, such as cochlear implants, have been shown to be highly successful in helping children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing develop listening and spoken language skills and successfully integrate with their hearing peers in both educational and social interactions. In addition, intervention in a classroom, individual therapy, and even the home environment can be critical for a child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing to be a successful listening and spoken language user. However, while these controlled environments can help a child successfully integrate, listening requirements often go beyond the scope of those settings. Consider a child who is in soccer practice, or in dance class, needing to communicate with those around them in less than ideal listening conditions. Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing are at risk for missing key components that can allow them to fully participate in such activities, which are often led or coached by professionals who are not trained in teaching children with hearing loss. As successful, collaborative teams work together to ensure the success of children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, they may consider some of the challenges faced during extra-curricular activities. This presentation will 1) explore the nature of extracurricular activities and some of the challenges children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing face in theses settings, 2) discuss suggestions from parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and explore some of the challenges parent and children are currently facing, and 3) discuss potential ways professionals and parents who work with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing can help support them in these less than ideal circumstances, including a handout for parents and professionals to share with coaches and other professionals.
- Participants will discuss the nature of extracurricular activities and some of the challenges children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing face in these settings.
- Discuss suggestions from parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and explore some of the challenges parents and children are currently facing.
- Participants will explore potential ways professionals and parents can help support their children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in these less than ideal circumstances.
Poster:
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Presenter: Marianne Huish
Marianne Huish is a Teacher of the Deaf at Sound Beginnings, Utah State University. She earned a degree in Communication Disorders and Deaf Education and has primarily worked in listening and spoken language settings. She is currently working towards LSLS certification.
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Teena Young holds a B.S. in Audiology, an M.Ed. in Deaf Education, and is pursuing LSLS Certification through the AG Bell Academy. She has taught in the preschool setting for 12 years and currently teaches preschool and supervises graduate students at the Sound Beginnings program at Utah State University. Teena loves to incorporate music and movement into the classroom and embed listening and language into play-based activities. She loves helping children gain confidence and learn through hands on experiences. Teena loves to spend time with her family playing games or exploring in the mountains.
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Parent to Bear, he is a bilateral Cochlear Implant recipient and now 13 years old. I work in the state of Utah supporting families with children newly identified with hearing differences; providing a parent perspective and community resources.
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