15th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 13-15, 2016 • San Diego, CA
| - | 4 - Early Intervention
TI 101: An introduction to online tele-intervention training courses
Advancements in early identification and hearing technology enable most children with permanent hearing loss to achieve at the same level as their hearing peers, provided that they receive appropriate early intervention services. Sadly, many children live great distances from those who can provide the needed specialized services. This problem is compounded by shortages of trained professionals who can provide individualized in-person services. Tele-intervention (TI), the provision of early intervention services via the use of live videoconferencing technologies, has potential to address these challenges.
Recent studies examining the outcomes and cost-efficiency of TI with children who are DHH have demonstrated that children in the TI group made as much or more progress, and TI families demonstrated increased responsiveness and engagement compared to in-person families (Blaiser, et al, 2013; Behl, et al, 2015). In spite of this evidence, many administrators and service providers are unfamiliar with how to implement TI in a high-quality manner in accordance with regulations.
The importance of training was also revealed in a recent survey conducted by NCHAM in January 2014 (Behl & Kahn, 2015) demonstrating that roughly one third of TI providers were self taught and about 99% of respondents reported that they had not received any individualized mentorship or coaching. Additionally, there are few formal training materials available to educate families about TI and how it can support the receipt of family-centered services.
The purpose of this presentation is to introduce newly-developed online training courses developed for administrators, service providers, and families. Tele-Intervention 101, or TI 101, is an interactive, multi-media introductory course, providing a foundation in key aspects of TI. This online training course is a free, open-access resource that is 508 compliant. Excerpts from the courses will be presented. This session will be of interest to policy makers, providers, and families.
- Describe the key components of the TI 101 online training courses.
- Develop a plan for their own professional learning related to tele-intervention services.
- Summarize how intervention can be used to meet the needs of the families they serve.
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Presenters/Authors
Kristina Blaiser
(Primary Presenter), Idaho State University, Kristina.Blaiser@isu.edu;
Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is
an assistant professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Idaho State University-Meridian. Dr. Blaiser has extensive experience leading early childhood education programs and evaluating the outcomes of children who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Her research interests include program evaluation and graduate training related to assessment and early intervention practices of children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing. Dr. Blaiser’s recent work has focused on using telehealth to support families in early intervention. Kristina is the Program Development Manager for ASHA SIG 9: Hearing Loss and Hearing Disorders in Childhood, has served as a consultant for the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), and is Vice President for the OPTION Schools network.
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Diane Behl
(Co-Presenter), NCHAM, diane.behl@usu.edu;
Diane Behl is a Senior Faculty member at the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management. She facilitates telehealth learning communities and is a co-investigator for cost-effectiveness studies. She has expertise in evaluating the effectiveness of service coordination provided via Part C Early Intervention and Maternal and Child Health programs.
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