2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
3/10/2020 | 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM | From Docile to Destructive: Therapy with Siblings | Empire C
From Docile to Destructive: Therapy with Siblings
Family dynamics play a critical role in the overall development of children, and more specifically, the language development of children that are deaf or hard of hearing. Best practice acknowledges parents as the foremost agents of change and suggests early intervention services be family-centered. Many studies have cited parental relationships as a cornerstone of family-centered intervention, but few have focused on the role siblings have on a child with hearing loss.
A sibling is one of the most significant relationships in a young child’s life. These relationships foster a multitude of learning opportunities and encourage the development of language, play and Theory of Mind. Older siblings can be used as language models and play partners in sessions. During teletherapy and/or home visits, siblings can help parents implement strategies in their daily routine. Some families require us to be mindful of sibling behaviors, yet still conduct a session focused on the child that is deaf or hard of hearing. Within various family dynamics, there is a spectrum of sibling behaviors professionals may observe ranging from docile to destructive. A spectrum of behaviors welcomes a spectrum of possibilities for session planning. It may be difficult at times, but it is a necessity to support families in their pursuit of integrating listening and spoken language into their daily lives.
This presentation seeks to enlighten practitioners on the importance of family-centered intervention, particularly in regards to the inclusion of siblings in therapy. We will share strategies and suggestions for how we have embraced challenging dynamics. In some cases, this necessitates difficult conversations. For this reason, emphasis will be placed on how to establish open and honest relationships with parents so that those conversations can take place. Finally, learners will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge with case studies and videos of real families.
- Learners will be able to describe the importance of siblings in family-centered intervention
- Learners will be able to identify strategies to include siblings in sessions
- Learners will be able to apply those strategies with case studies shared in presentation
Presentation:
21060_12525JuliannaWanek.pdf
Handouts:
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Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Julianna Wanek
(), Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, jwanek@sunshinecottage.org;
Julianna Wanek graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, specializing in Deaf Education. She went on to receive her Masters in Deaf Education and Hearing Science from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). While working on her graduate degree, Julianna volunteered in classrooms and worked as a graduate assistant at Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children. During her coursework, she realized her love for working with children in early intervention and became a parent infant advisor at Sunshine in January of 2015. Julianna is a Certified Educator of the Deaf by the state of Texas and is currently seeking certification as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. She is also co-teaching Best Practices in Listening and Spoken Language Family Centered Intervention for UTHSCSA.
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Annabel Noyola
(), Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, anoyola@sunshinecottage.org;
Annabel Noyola graduated from University of Texas San Antonio with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in early childhood. She then received her Master’s Degree in Deaf Education and Hearing Science from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. Annabel taught Preschool for four years before becoming a Parent Infant Advisor. She recently became certified in auditory verbal therapy as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist.
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