2025 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 9-11, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA
DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER
| Supporting Hearing Screenings for Early Intervention Colorado
Supporting Hearing Screenings for Early Intervention Colorado
Despite the requirement for Colorado early intervention (EI) providers to screen for hearing loss in the intake process, the option to perform an otoacoustic emission (OAE) screening or administer a questionnaire to parents raises concerns about potential gaps in early identification of hearing loss.
The goal of this project was to provide support for and encourage the use of evidence-based hearing screening tools in Colorado EI through the development of video snippets that address providers’ concerns/difficulties and are readily available to them for reference. These videos include information about the equipment, troubleshooting, and the screening process.
A survey was created that sought input from early intervention providers associated with EI Colorado to learn more about their needs and comfort/confidence in performing hearing screenings. We will present what was learned and how their concerns were addressed.
- Participants will be able to summarize how EI Colorado providers perceive their ability to perform hearing screenings.
- The participant will be able to perform evidence-based hearing screening using the tools (infographics/instructional videos) provided to them.
- The participant will be able to identify evidence-based early intervention practices.
Presentation:
3545975_18352VanessaLucero.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Vanessa Lucero
(Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter), vanessa.lucero@colorado.edu;
Vanessa Lucero is a third-year Doctorate of Audiology student at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Medium-Term LEND Trainee through the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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• Receives Grants,Other financial benefit for Employment from University of Colorado Anschutz LEND Program.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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No relevant financial relationship exists.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Mara Smith
(Co-Presenter), mara.smith@colorado.edu;
Mara Smith is a third year Doctorate of Audiology student at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is currently completing her Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program training as a medium term trainee.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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• Receives Grants for Other activities from University of Colorado Anschutz LEND Program.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
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Financial relationship with University of Colorado Anschutz LEND Program.
Nature: leadership education program for AuD students at University of Colorado Boulder.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Tammy Fredrickson
(Co-Author), University of Colorado Boulder, Dept. of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, tammy.fredrickson@colorado.edu;
Dr. Fredickson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Fredrickson works with AuD students both as a clinical supervisor at the University of Colorado Hospital Department of Hearing and Balance and as Director of Audiological Services. As Director of Audiological Services, she coordinates practicum experiences for audiology graduate students and ensures that the AuD program continues to meet the high standards of accreditation. She received her BS (1996) and MS (1998) from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and her PhD from University of Colorado Boulder in 2010.
Dr. Fredrickson’s primary area of interest is infant speech perception. She has worked with colleagues to develop a clinical tool to assess infants’ abilities to discriminate speech sounds: Visual Reinforcement Infant Speech Discrimination (VRISD). University of Colorado Hospital now uses this tool regularly as a component of their test battery when working with infants with hearing loss. Recent and future VRISD studies include investigating the development of infant speech perception and how an infant’s ability to discriminate speech sounds relates to physiological changes as well as language abilities. Other areas of interest include auditory processing testing and rehabilitation and clinical supervision.
Dr. Fredrickson holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Audiology.
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Dawn O'Brien-Taylor
(Co-Author), Northstar Audiology, dobt18@gmail.com;
Dr. O'Brien is a board-certified pediatric audiology. She has a passion for newborn hearing screening and diagnostic follow-up. This is evident in her work with Midwives in Colorado. She owns NorthStar Audiology (northstaraudiology.com), a private practice in Colorado Springs. She has been working with local midwives to assist with developing a program where families who had their babies at home can also receive a newborn hearing screening in the comfort of their own homes.
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