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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Exploring the Use of Bone Anchored Implants in Children Birth to Three' Track: 2 - Audiological Services Keyword(s): bone anchored implants, diagnostics Learning Objectives: Identify appropriate candidates for use of a Bone Anchored Implant (BAI) Compare typical pre- and post-fitting outcomes Describe challenges for use in the birth to three population Compare typical pre- and post-fitting outcomes Describe challenges for use in the birth to three population Abstract: Bone Anchored Implants (BAI) are considered an appropriate amplification option for a variety of hearing levels including conductive hearing loss and single sided deafness. A literature review undertaken as part of a LEND traineeship revealed that limited data is found regarding application of this type of device with infants under 3. Using chart review, a data base of available diagnostic and qualitative information available about infants currently using BAIs under the age of three in a large pediatric hospital was developed. Results from a pilot project of eight infants diagnosed through newborn hearing screening will delineate type/degree of hearing loss, etiology, concomitant diagnoses, pre-and post-fitting results, early intervention services received and speech/language progress. Additionally, parental observations about incorporating use of a BAI on a softband into daily routines and rituals will be emphasized. Findings will be used to educate multidisciplinary team members about use of this technology including potential candidates, benefits vs limitations and challenges involved in integrating a BAI into daily life in children under three. 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 CART: CART Transcription is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Tessa Menchaca - Primary Presenter UAMS/UALR      Credentials: B.A.       Tessa Menchaca is a 2nd year Au.D. student through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Additionally, she is a LEND trainee through the UAMS Partners for Inclusive Community site.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Jillian Kimberlain - Co-Presenter Arkansas Children's Hospital      Credentials: Au.D.       Jillian Kimberlain, Au.D., is a Pediatric Audiologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital and serves on the Cleft Lip/Palate Team and the Craniofacial Team. Her areas of interest and expertise include the use of amplification technology for children with craniofacial differences.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Nannette Nicholson - Co-Presenter UAMS/UALR      Credentials: Ph.D.      Other Affiliations: ACH       Nannette Nicholson, PhD is a Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She also has a clinical staff appointment at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Her primary research area is early intervention and pediatric audiology.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - Nonfinancial - Patti Martin - Co-Presenter,POC Arkansas Children's Hospital      Credentials: Ph.D. CCC-A F-AAA      Other Affiliations: NCHAM       Patti Martin, Ph.D., is the Director of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Her areas of expertise include infant screening/assessment, family support and program development. Her efforts with infant hearing screening began with a collaboration project to investigate the efficacy of TEOAEs as a newborn screening tool in the early 1990s and continue through her work on the board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Special Interest Division on Childhood Hearing Disorders and as the Family Support Consultant for NCHAM. She has chaired the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology, the Arkansas Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, Tracking and Intervention Boardand the Natinoal Investing in Family Support Conference for the past four years. Dr. Martin’s ongoing passion centers around how professionals can help support families in improving the outcomes of children with hearing loss.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.