2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
3/10/2015 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Alternative Methods of Testing Hearing in Children | Stopher | 2
Alternative Methods of Testing Hearing in Children
The current methods of behaviorally assessing hearing in children are sufficient for most scenarios. However, as audiologists we know that we need to adjust our methods based on the needs of the family and the child. We have developed a toolbox of assessments that can augment our current paradigm. These assessments include modifying the clinical setting using Reaching for Sound (RFS) to test children from 2-3 years of age and using video visual reinforcement audiometry (VVRA) to test children with autism. In addition, methods of testing children outside of the typical clinic setting will be discussed, including visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) screening in the home, best practices for Early Children Hearing Outreach (ECHO), and Out of Hospital (OOH) clinics in the Plain Population. We will present the data supporting these tools and we will discuss how clinicians can utilize some of these methods in their own practice.
- List alternative methods to assess hearing in children
- Utilize methods learned in their own clinical practice
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Presenters/Authors
Jon Douglas
(Co-Presenter,Author), University of Wisconsin Waisman Center, jondouglas@wisc.edu;
Jon C. Douglas, AuD is a clinical audiologist at the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Audiology Program. In addition, Dr. Douglas is the LEND Audiology Clinical Faculty at the Waisman Center University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. He specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations in children and adults with different abilities and in hyperacusis. In addition, Dr. Douglas is the clinical audiologist on the LEND Pediatric Audiology Supplement grant to improve pediatric audiology training.
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Amy Hartman
(Co-Presenter,Author), University of Wisconsin Doctor of Audiology Program, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders , amy.hartman@wisc.edu;
Amy Hartman is the director of clinical education and clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She provides clinical education for Au.D. students and teaches several courses including counseling for audiologists and pediatric audiology. Her clinical passion is working with children with hearing loss, particularly audiologic assessments of infants and children, and central auditory processing evaluations. Dr. Hartman is a consultant with the UW Madison LEND program. She is actively involved in local, state, regional and national initiatives to promote hearing healthcare for children and adults. She has been involved in multiple student research projects focusing on early hearing detection and intervention. She has traveled internationally to provide audiology services to underserved children. She is involved in many outreach activities including out of hospital clinics for the Amish and Mennonite populations in Wisconsin and hosting a dramatic play summer camp for children with hearing loss.
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Kristan Sershen
(Author), University of Wisconsin Doctor of Audiology Program - Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, kristan.sershen@wisc.edu;
Krista Sershen is a 4th year doctor of audiology student at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She is currently completing her 4th year externship at Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI. Her interest areas include pediatrics, aural rehabilitation, populations with disabilities, and amplification.
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Corey Stoelb
(Author), University of Wisconsin Doctor of Audiology Program, stoelbc@gmail.com;
Corey A. Stoelb, B.S. is a third year Doctor of Audiology student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has worked at UW’s Binaural Hearing and Speech Lab since 2010, and his research investigates new methods of providing binaural cues to bilateral cochlear implant users. Corey also worked as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate audiology course and has a background in computer programming.
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Jenna Woestman
(Author), St. Claire Hospital, woestman.jenna@gmail.com;
Dr. Woestman graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2014. Dr. Woestman is a clinical audiologist at St. Clare hospital in Baraboo, WI. She is currently providing diagnostic audiologic assessments and hearing aid services for the pediatric and adult populations.
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Kaitlin O’Brien
(Co-Presenter,Author), University of Wisconsin Doctoral of Audiology Program, kobrien3@wisc.edu;
Kaitlin O’Brien is a third year audiology doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her practicum experiences thus far have encompassed a variety of audiologic services and patient populations. Kaitlin participated in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) in the 2013-2014 academic year to take a leadership role in providing services and improving systems of care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. She is currently the Philanthropy and Community Outreach Chair for the University of Wisconsin Student Academy of Audiology Chapter. Kaitlin is passionate about audiology and is eager to further develop her audiologic skills in order to better serve patients.
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Kate Tiefenthaler
(Co-Presenter,Author), University of Wisconsin Doctoral of Audiology Program, rechner@wisc.edu;
Kate Tiefenthaler is a 3rd Year Audiology Doctoral Student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her clinical interests include diagnostic and hearing aid services for patients of all ages, specializing in pediatric audiology and working with the deaf and hard of hearing community. Her LEND training has given her an opportunity to work with children of different abilities and their families, focusing on family-centered care. As a former engineer, Kate looks to improve processes within diagnostic and rehabilitative services, which led to her research on otoreflectance as a improved measure of middle ear function.
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Megan Costanzo
(Author), University of Wisconsin Doctoral of Audiology Program, mcostanzo@wisc.edu;
Megan Costanzo, B.A., is a 4th Year Doctoral Student of Audiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison completing her externship at the Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She enjoys working with children and continues to put her LEND skills to use in daily clinical procedures, counseling, and leading aural rehabilitation classes bimonthly for patients.
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Bridget Shanahan
(Co-Presenter,Author), University of Wisconsin-Madison, bridget.shanahan@wisc.edu;
Bridget Shanahan is a fourth year Audiology extern from University of Wisconsin Audiology Consortium Program. She is completing her externship at Boston Children's Hospital where she is also a LEND fellow.
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