Audiology
Upcoming Events
Fostering Joy for Audiologists: Why and How to Embrace a "Joy Lens" in Working with Families
Tuesday, May 2, 20238:00 pm EST - 9:30 pm EST
Location: Zoom
This presentation introduced the LEND Audiology Fellows to the Fostering Joy movement, which aims to promote positive engagement between families and their deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children, and to bolster professionals' ability to emphasize joy in the work that they do with children who are DHH. The presentation included descriptions of Fostering Joy and the science behind why doing so is important. It also offered suggestions for audiologists interested in embracing a "joy lens" in their work.
Dually Diagnosed: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Autism and Hearing Loss
Monday, May 1, 20237:30 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
Location: Zoom
When a child who is deaf or hard of hearing also presents as autistic, what can audiologists do to promote appropriate care? This presentation introduced the LEND trainees to the diagnostic challenges related to dual diagnosis, screening for secondary challenges and the role of audiology, and how to successfully create an interdisciplinary approach to ensure dually diagnosed children access the support they need.
