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Title: 'LEND Audiology Traineeship at Boston Children’s Hospital: An interdisciplinary approach' Track: - Keyword(s): Learning Objectives: Abstract: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program (LEND) through the Institute for Community Inclusion at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) is an interdisciplinary training for health and counseling professionals, and families improving the knowledge in working with children with various types of disabilities. The LEND Boston curriculum is comprised of leadership and training seminars, mentorship opportunities, interdisciplinary program observations, community outreach involvement, a policy conference and family visits. These unique experiences encourage a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric patient care, particularly for patients with disabilities. In conjunction with the general training received by each LEND fellow, externs participate in audiology focused opportunities, such as a visit to the Newborn Hearing Screening program in the state of Massachusetts and attending the Disabilities seminar in Washington, DC where trainees are given the opportunity to lobby for audiology related laws. These visits allow the externs to understand the systems that exist at the state and federal level, as well as actively advocate for issues that will advance and improve the profession. The audiology externship at BCH fosters professional growth through LEND training and in clinical experience. Externs participate in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for various patient populations. The Down Syndrome Program at BCH is an interdisciplinary team approach to the management of health care for this particular patient population. Members of the interdisciplinary team include but are not limited to audiology, psychology, physical therapy and speech language pathology. As an extern, one is given the opportunity to test these patients audiologically in the clinic as well as observe the families’ process of seeing each individual discipline on the team through shadowing. This experience allows externs to see both perspectives of the team approach, the professional’s side and the family’s. 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
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Regina Escano - POC,Author      Credentials: BA      Other Affiliations: Boston Children's Hospital       The authors are currently audiology externs at Boston Children’s Hospital completing the fourth year requirements of their audiology doctoral programs at Gallaudet University, University of Washington, and Northeastern University, respectively. They each have a particular interest in working with pediatrics beyond graduation, anticipated Spring 2014.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Kaitlyn DeFonzo - Author Boston Children's Hospital      Credentials: AuD      Other Affiliations: Boston Children’s Hospital       Kate DeFonzo is an audiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital. She earned her doctoral degree in Audiology from Gallaudet University, a bilingual and bicultural university designed to educate those who are- and who wish to work with- Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. For several years, Kate served as an instructor in the Peer Mentoring Program for adults with hearing loss who wish to provide supportive services to other deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, and most recently was a fellow of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilites (LEND) Program through the Maternal Child Health Bureau and Institute for Community Inclusion. Kate’s combined experience affords her to be a valuable resource for children and their families.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Christine Marino - Author      Credentials: BS       The authors are currently audiology externs at Boston Children’s Hospital completing the fourth year requirements of their audiology doctoral programs at Gallaudet University, University of Washington, and Northeastern University, respectively. They each have a particular interest in working with pediatrics beyond graduation, anticipated Spring 2014.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial -