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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'IN-SYNCH: Matching Listening, Spoken Language and Developmental Milestones in Early Intervention' Track: 3-Early Intervention and Beyond Keyword(s): Listening, Spoken language, Developmental milestones, synchrony, early intervention, strategies Learning Objectives: Explain the importance of developmental synchrony and caregiver/child attunement. Identify a variety of strategies for stimulating listening and spoken language utilizing developmental milestones across domains. Design listening and spoken language intervention strategies/activities based on specific stages of development. Abstract: Following a child’s lead as he interacts with his world gives valuable insight into what a child’s thoughts and interests are, allowing the therapist to appropriately stimulate listening and spoken language within meaningful contexts. Following the lead that typical developmental milestones offer gives valuable cues for the therapist in planning intervention strategies that promote developmental synchrony. This presentation is filled with practical strategies to be used in Early Intervention with the 0-3 population and their families in order that attunement takes place between caregiver and child. The strategies follow and utilize developmental milestones in order to set the stage for listening and spoken language intervention. Participants will become familiar with developmental milestones and the strategies they inspire. These strategies are easily implemented by caregivers/families in a child’s natural environment as they can be embedded into daily routines. Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available
SPEAKER INFORMATION
PRESENTER(S): Judy Odendahl - St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf      Credentials: MA       Judy Odendahl has over 25 years of experience in the field of Deaf Education, having taught at Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio, Texas, Central Institute for the Deaf and St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Missouri. She holds a BA degree in Deaf Education from Fontbonne University, a MA degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Texas San Antonio and is a certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist in Auditory Verbal Education. Judy is currently working as an Early Intervention therapist and Toddler class teacher at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf utilizing Auditory Verbal and developmental models. She is a supervising teacher for graduate students doing practicum work in Early Intervention in Deaf Education. Barb Meyers - St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf      Credentials: MA Ed, CED       Barb Meyers is an early intervention therapist for the ihear online therapy program at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis. She holds a Master of Arts in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. Barb has been teaching deaf and hard of hearing children for over 40 years. Barb’s previous experience working with children at SJI includes teaching in the preschool department and educating families. Barb currently teaches a curriculum course in the Early Intervention in Deaf Education Master’s program at Fontbonne University and is a supervising teacher for graduate students doing practicum work in that program. Kathy Gallagher - St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf      Credentials: MA       Kathy Gallagher has been teaching children with hearing loss for over 25 years, having taught in the Dayton Public School District in Dayton, Ohio St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf and Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a Masters degree in Early Intervention in Deaf Education from Fontbonne University.   AUTHOR(S):