2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference

March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH

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3/09/2020  |   3:15 PM - 3:45 PM   |  Benefits and Downsides of Genetic Testing for Families   |  Benton

Benefits and Downsides of Genetic Testing for Families

Why is my baby deaf/hard of hearing? That is a question that parents sometimes ask and seek answers for. In this session, Karen Putz will share her family's journey with genetic testing, gene therapy, and genetics--and the mixed outcomes that resulted. Participants will learn how to support families who may or may not want to seek out genetic information.

  • Participants will gain insight to the emotions that can occur with genetic testing
  • Participants will understand how to support families with genetic testing
  • Participants will learn what families face with genetic testing and trials

Presentation:
21060_12654KarenPutz.pdf

Handouts:
Handout is not Available

Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference


Presenters/Authors

Karen Putz (), Hands & Voices , karen@handsandvoices.org ;
Karen Putz is a deaf mom of three deaf and hard of hearing kids. She worked in early intervention as a Deaf Mentor for 13 years and is the Co-Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion for Hands & Voices. Karen is the author of several books, including


ASHA DISCLOSURE:

Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.

Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.