Kate Tullis - Co-Presenter
Delaware Divsion of Public Health
Credentials: PhD
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Kate Tullis received her PhD in Toxicology from the University of California, Davis. Following a fellowship in Human Genetics at the University of Michigan she worked as a program coordinator for NYMAC, a regional genetics collaborative. In 2011 she became the Newborn Screening and Genetics Administrator for the State of Delaware where she directs the Newborn Metabolic and Hearing Screening Program. |
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ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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Jerry Petroff - POC,Co-Presenter,Author
The College of New Jersey
Credentials: Speech & Language Specialist; Teacher of the Deaf/HOH, Teacher of the Blind/VI and Associate Professor of Education
Other Affiliations: Executive Director, TCNJ Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities: Research & Training
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Dr. Petroff is an Associate Professor at The College of New Jersey, School of Education in the Department of Special Education, Language and Literacy. In addition, he is the Executive Director of TCNJ's Center for Sensory & Complex Disabilities. Dr. Petroff has over thirty years of experience working on behalf of students, youth and adults who are deafblind. Holding a doctorate in psychological studies in special education, he is an expert in inclusive education, assistive technology (augmentative and alternative communication), and the transition of students with disabilities from school to adult life. Current areas of research and focus relate to the (1) promotion of early communication in children with complex / sensory disabilities; (2) post school lives of youth who are deafblind; (3) issues of behavior support for children with multiple disabilities / deafblindness; and (4) psycho-educational / group processes. |
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ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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Carlos Duran - Co-Presenter
Christiana Care Neonatologist
Credentials: MD, FAAP
Medical Director Delaware Early Intervention-North
Other Affiliations: Chair EHDI Advisory Board,
Delaware AAP Chapter Champion
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Dr. Duran is a neonatologist, graduate of Hershey Medical Center of Penn State. He has had a lifelong interest in hearing screening of the newborn. He is the founder of the Delaware Infant Hearing Assessment and Intervention Program and the chair of the current advisory Committee. He has been instrumental in the maintenance of the Delaware EHDI Program. |
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ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
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