2024 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 17-19, 2024 • Denver, CO
3/19/2024 | 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Importance of Early Intervention in Cases of Unilateral Hearing Loss | Mineral Hall B/C
Importance of Early Intervention in Cases of Unilateral Hearing Loss
Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) can present itself in many different ways. This hearing loss can differ in type, severity, etiology, onset, and most notably, outcomes. It is estimated in the United States, that one third of all children with congenital hearing loss are unilaterally affected (Sabbagh et al., 2021). Despite its high prevalence, the implications of unilateral hearing loss are often overlooked in young children. Although these children have one ear that functions normally, unilateral hearing loss could have a significant impact on speech and language development, educational performance, and neural processing. Research shows that children with unilateral hearing loss demonstrate differences in areas such as executive functioning, cognition, and language comprehension, which is imperative for socialization, education, and overall development (van Wieringen et al., 2019). This presentation aims to provide information about unilateral hearing loss and management options to help minimize these adverse effects. We will discuss the importance of early hearing intervention specific to children with unilateral hearing loss as well as highlight what these management options are and how they differ from each other. By utilizing case studies from our own clinical practice, we will further illustrate how early intervention plays a key role in minimizing effects of unilateral hearing loss.
- Define different types of unilateral hearing loss in children
- Identify possible adverse effects of unilateral hearing loss in children
- Compare early intervention and management options for unilateral hearing loss
Presentation:
3478265_16301MichelleCoppola.pdf
3478265_16301SamanthaEspinal.pdf
Handouts:
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Transcripts:
3478265_16301SamanthaEspinal.docx
Presenters/Authors
Michelle Coppola
(Co-Presenter,Author,Co-Author), University of Miami Children's Hearing Program, mxc2892@miami.edu;
Dr. Michelle Coppola is a clinical audiologist at University of Miami’s Ear Institute. She received her clinical doctorate in audiology from Rush University and is currently licensed in the state of Florida. Dr. Michelle Coppola specializes in pediatric audiology within the UM Children’s Hearing Program. Her areas of focus include diagnostic testing, hearing aids, osseointegrated devices, and electrophysiology testing.
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• Receives Salary for Employment from University of Miami.
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Samantha Espinal
(Primary Presenter,Co-Presenter,Author,Co-Author), University of Miami Children's Hearing Program, sgespinal@med.miami.edu;
Samantha Espinal is a pediatric audiologist at the University of Miami Ear Institute’s Children’s Hearing Program. She earned her clinical doctorate in audiology from Gallaudet University and completed her externship and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Samantha is passionate about pediatric audiology, early intervention, and improving healthcare accessibility. Her day to day practices includes pediatric diagnostics, ABRs, hearing aids, and bone conduction devices.
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Ivette Cejas
(Author,Co-Author), University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology, icejas@med.miami.edu;
Dr. Ivette Cejas is an Associate Professor and Director of Family Support Services at the University of Miami Ear Institute. She is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. Dr. Cejas is a well-known researcher in pediatric hearing loss, publishing extensively in this area and at numerous conferences. As part of the UM Children’s Hearing program she provides therapeutic services to children and families coping with a hearing loss diagnosis or comorbid disorders. She is an advocate for all children with hearing loss and organizes a comprehensive family program at UHealth to assist families through their journey with hearing loss. She is on the Board of Directors at AG Bell and is a member of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance.
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