| Title: |
'CI Support = See, I Support (Advocating for and Empowering students with cochlear implants)' |
| Track: |
2-Audiological Assessment and Intervention
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| Audience: |
Primary Audience:
Family of a child with hearing loss
Secondary Audience:
Early Intervention Provider
Tertiary Audeince:
Other - Educators
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| Keyword(s): |
cochlear implant, outreach, school setting, support |
| Learning Objectives: |
Learn about the components of the Illinois School for the Deaf Cochlear Implant Support program such as audiological support, on-site training and consultation, resource development, peer and mentor support, and support families and staff. |
Abstract: |
The number of students with cochlear implants is growing every year whether they are in a residential school setting or a mainstream school setting. What can be done to support their specific needs? The Outreach Program at the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) is in a unique position to be a central resource to schools in a variety of issues related to hearing loss. The Outreach Program is also expanding by developing a CI Support Program specifically directed at maximizing the potential of students with cochlear implants in whatever school setting they are in. Initially, the CI Support Program will focus on students at ISD (grades pre-K through 12) but is also investigating how to incorporate this program into the mainstream school setting, especially in those under-served areas where there are scarce resources for students with hearing loss. Our program is also closely affiliated with our EI counterpart, Hearing & Vision Connections, so that we can assist families in the EI system. Come and learn about the components of this program such as audiological support, on-site training and consultation, resource development, peer and mentor support, and support for families and staff. |
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| Handouts: |
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