2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
3/06/2012 | 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | Practiced-based Research: Examination of Efficacy, Competencies & Capacities of EHDI Providers | New York Central | 1
Practiced-based Research: Examination of Efficacy, Competencies & Capacities of EHDI Providers
As practitioners we value “research-based practice”. This presentation shares a model of “practice-based research” by describing a deliberate approach to examining the efficacy of current programing, as well as the competencies and capacities of current and potential EHDI service providers, with the objective of designing an effective, accessible, comprehensive training program. Texas Woman’s University has many foundational elements that could be leveraged to train EHDI early interventionists statewide and nationally including established on-campus and distance learning graduate programs in Deaf Education and Speech-Language Pathology, and opportunities for transdisciplinary training in allied health and education. Rather than utilizing primarily system level data and modifying current training models for program design, TWU is implementing an array of strategies to gather comprehensive qualitative and quantitative data about current practices and training needs. Stakeholders in urban/suburban, rural, and border regions of the state have been identified, including Part C coordinators, pediatric audiologists, early interventionists, parents of children with hearing loss, and Department of Health personnel. Focus groups are being conducted to gather information on nature of services, experiences of families, access to skilled interventionists, demographics of the region, and general “goodness of fit” between perceived needs and services. Part C agencies are being surveyed to identify needs related to EHDI training, resources, and personnel. Interviews are being completed with families to gain a sense of their experiences with the system and providers. In cooperation with the Texas Department of Health, data that has been collected over years of EHDI implementation is being analyzed to identify trends by region related to accessibility of identification and intervention services. Research design and preliminary data will be discussed, as well as strategies for collaborating effectively with an array of professionals and agencies. Integration of technology applications in research and training is a focus.
- Identify useful strategies for evaluating EHDI program effectiveness in a comprehensive way using qualitative and quantitative methods. Describe components of an effective, accessible, and compressive training program for EHDI interventionists.
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Presenters/Authors
Sarah Wainscott
(POC,Primary Presenter,Author), Texas Woman's University, swainscott@twu.edu;
Sarah Wainscott is an Associate Professor at Texas Woman’s University, with a background in both audiology and deaf education, and supports parent outreach and provider training for Texas Hands & Voices. Sarah is also the parent of two children who are deaf.
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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