2025 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 9-11, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA
DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER
| Caregivers' Perspectives on Communication Modality Counseling for Children with Hearing Differences
Caregivers' Perspectives on Communication Modality Counseling for Children with Hearing Differences
Communication modality and/or language use is a primary focus after the diagnosis of a hearing difference. Ideally, early intervention professionals provide caregivers with unbiased, comprehensive counseling about different communication modality options in order for them to make an informed decision for their family. Currently, there is no consensus regarding who provides this counseling and the content of information provided. We designed a survey for caregivers of children with hearing loss that aims to gather valuable insight on their experiences with this counseling, including its content, quality, and overall impact. By understanding parental perspectives, the survey seeks to contribute to improved decision-making for caregivers regarding their chosen communication modality and enhanced service provision by identifying specific room for improvement in the counseling process. The survey findings will contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing caregivers' communication choices, ultimately leading to improved language outcomes for children with hearing differences and their families.
- The participant will be able to name communication modality options for children with hearing differences.
- The participant will be able to describe caregivers’ perspectives on communication modality counseling.
- The participant will be able to identify opportunities for improvement in the communication modality counseling process.
Presentation:
3545975_18223WhitneyMiller.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Kristina Blaiser
(Co-Author), Idaho State University, Kristina.Blaiser@isu.edu;
Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is
a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and directs the HATCH (Helping Adults Talk to Children) Lab at Idaho State University. Dr. Blaiser has extensive experience leading early childhood education programs and evaluating the outcomes of children who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Her research interests include program evaluation and graduate training related to assessment and early intervention practices of children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing. Dr. Blaiser’s recent work has focused on using telehealth to support families in early intervention. Kristina is the Coordinator for ASHA SIG 9: Hearing Loss and Hearing Disorders in Childhood.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Grants for Other activities from OSEP.
Nonfinancial -
• Has a Professional
(Board)
relationship for Board membership.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with Office of Special Education Programs funding.
Nature: Coordinator of SIG 9, Special Projects Chair on CECDCD, Advisory Member of AAP-PEC, Advisory Member of FL3.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Whitney Miller
(Primary Presenter,Author), Idaho State University, whitneymiller@isu.edu;
Whitney Miller is a third year student in the Doctor of Audiology program at Idaho State University. Her primary interests include early hearing detection and intervention and language outcomes for children diagnosed with a hearing difference. Currently, Whitney is a trainee in the Idaho Hearing Education and Aural Rehabilitation (IHEAR) program. In her poster presentation, she will discuss caregivers' perspectives on the communication modality counseling they received for their child with a hearing difference.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Grants for Other activities from Federal Grant Awardee.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with Grant: Idaho Hearing Education and Aural Rehabilitation (IHEAR) Grant Program.
Nature: Grant: Trainee in IHEAR program; receives financial support for tuition and fees.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.