2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference
March 13 - 15, 2022
3/19/2018 | 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Deaf+Autism Family Day: A Collaborative Model for Family Support | Granite A-C
Deaf+Autism Family Day: A Collaborative Model for Family Support
Although there may be several options for supports for families raising Deaf/hard of hearing children, or for those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is common for DHH programs to feel ill equipped to support ASD experiences of neurodivergence. Similarly, ASD programs may not be equipped to support deaf and hard of hearing children, especially if they use ASL or have unique communication needs. Parents of children dually diagnosed with ASD and hearing loss often report difficulty accessing appropriate supports. For that reason, Jessica Dallman, Debbie Mood, Sara Kennedy, and Ashley Renslow came together to plan a specialized Deaf+Autism event. The goal of the event was to simultaneously support parents and provide accessible programming for their children (including siblings) in a family-friendly setting that would draw from a wide area of Colorado.
After collaboratively hosting two annual Deaf+Autism Family Days at Happy Dog Ranch in Colorado, the presenters will reflect on the visions, obstacles, and successes of inter-agency collaboration to enhance family support. Be prepared to witness both our learning curve and images of smiling children, parents, grandparents, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Participants will learn about the need for and about specific Deaf+Autism supports.
- Participants will identify successful collaboration strategies implemented by the team.
- Participants will learn about interventions applied at the Deaf+Autism Family Day, from animal-assisted therapy, parent-to-parent time, and the sensory regulation benefits of nature.
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Presenters/Authors
Sara Kennedy
(), Hands & Voices, Sara@handsandvoices.org;
Sara is a mom of four children, including a daughter who was born at home and later identified with progressive loss. An occupational therapist by training, Sara has worked for Hands & Voices since 2001 as the editor for the quarterly newspaper, the Communicator. Sara has a special interest in advocating for hearing screening in the homebirth community. She was a coauthor for the Virtual Waiting Room web presence at Hands & Voices, the handbook Bridge to Preschool: Navigating a Successful Transition as well as articles and presentations on teaching our deaf/hh children about sex, promoting self-advocacy, progressive hearing loss, and the decision process regarding cochlear implants. Sara transitioned out of her role as Director of Colorado Hands & Voices since 2011 at the end of February 2022. She finds her new consulting role with her young adult children rewarding and challenging.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
Deborah Mood
(), Colorado Children's Hospital, DEBORAH.MOOD@childrenscolorado.org;
Deborah Mood, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with Developmental Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She has a Ph.D. in school psychology from University of Northern Colorado and a specialist degree in school psychology from Gallaudet University. Dr. Mood completed a LEND psychology postdoctoral fellowship at JFK Partners, University of Colorado School of Medicine, after completing an APA accredited psychology internship at the University of Minnesota. She specializes in working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as children with a variety of developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder. Current research projects focus on the complex comorbidity of ASD among children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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• Receives Salary,Grants for Employment from University of Colorado Anschutz.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
Jessica Dallman
(), Natural Wisdom Counseling LLC, jessicadallmancounseling@gmail.com;
Jessica Dallman is a tri-lingual (English, ASL, Spanish) multicultural counselor based out of Wisconsin. Jess is passionate about weaving together trainings as a wilderness/equine therapist (Naropa University), special education teacher (Teach for America), early interventionist (Gallaudet University), and infant mental health specialist (UW-Madison) to serve clients and the community. She has an interdisciplinary, relational, and social justice framework that she brings to all of her work. Jess launched the Wisconsin Hawthorn Project, a free trauma-informed care resource for agencies that serve children and families, and provides Reflective Supervision/Consultation to organizations serving young children.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
Ashley Renslow
(), Colorado EHDI, Arenslow@csdb.org;
Ashley Renslow is the Early Education Coordinator with Outreach Programs at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. In her role, she coordinates the Colorado Hearing Resource Coordinator (CO-Hear) and Colorado Home Intervention Programs (CHIP) and the Colorado Shared Reading Project (CSRP). She also programmatically oversees the Early Literacy Events. A speech language pathologist by background, she has worked in Deaf residential Schools for 10+ years in varying roles, and has served local families as a CHIP facilitator (0-3 early interventionist). Outside of work, when she's not chasing her preschooler and toddler, Ashley enjoys being outside, traveling, and lounging with a good book.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.