Session 124: Focusing on the "Person" with the Hearing Loss: The Ida Experience
Speaker: Theresa Hnath Chisolm, PhD, CCC-A, FAAA
The impact of a hearing loss can be devastating, no matter the age of the individual. Whether it is a child born with a hearing loss or an adult with an acquired hearing loss, the journey from awareness to diagnosis to intervention is a complex one, often riddled with uncertainties. The mission of the Ida Institute, a non-profit organization, is "To foster a better understanding of the human dynamics associated with hearing loss." Through a focus on collaborative learning designed to enhance and faciliate exchange amount thought leaders, scholars, practitioners, educators and professional advocacy groups, the Ida Instiute has developed several clinically useful tools that will be introduced in the session. In addition to presentation about the Ida principles and philosophy, specific attention will be given to the Motivational Tools for counseling, the My World pediatric tool, and the Living Well tool designed for use in counseling.
Session 125a: Techniques for Evaluating and Training Accent Modification
Speaker: Darla Freeman-LeVay, MA, CCC-SLP
Training accent modification to individuals who present as English as second language speakers begins with a comprehensive evaluation followed by a uniquely developed plan. Services provided by speech language pathologists have become an intricate part of training accent modification. In order to work successfully with this population, speech language pathologists must have an understanding of and ability to apply linguistic and speech processing to improve a client’s concept and production of the English language. This presentation was developed to provide an overview of the methods for speech language pathologists during the evaluation process and treatment options for these clients. The Compton Method of Pronouncing English as a Second Language will be highlighted along with several resources including demonstrations will be offered in order to increase learner understanding.
Session 204: Assistive Technology: Improving Reading and Writing in Persons with Aphasia
Speakers: Donna Polelle, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Cheryl Paul, MS, CCC-SLP
This session describes the use of assistive technology in the rehabilitation of persons with aphasia, acquired reading disorders, and acquired dysgraphia with emphasis on text-to-speech and speech-to-text software. Both clinic-based and home applications will be described including use of software for a repeated oral reading intervention, use of word prediction for improving spelling, and use of scripts for improved oral language and writing. Resources for assistive reading and writing technology will be provided.
This session describes the use of assistive technology in the rehabilitation of persons with aphasia, acquired reading disorders, and acquired dysgraphia with emphasis on text-to-speech and speech-to-text software. Both clinic-based and home applications will be described including use of software for a repeated oral reading intervention, use of word prediction for improving spelling, and use of scripts for improved oral language and writing. Resources for assistive reading and writing technology will be provided.
