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14th Symposium onCOCHLEAR IMPLANTS IN CHILDRENDecember 11-13, 2014 Co-Organized by American Cochlear Implant Alliance and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
Letter from Craig Buchman MD Chair, Board of Directors, ACI Alliance
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance, we would like to welcome you to our Annual Meeting, the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, here in Nashville. We are excited that you have chosen to join us to explore and learn more about the newest findings and emerging issues in our field. Drs. Haynes, Gifford and Rivas and their entire team from
Vanderbilt University have created a compelling program that spans our discipline. We are all indebted to their hard work and commitment to creating the scientific program for this meeting and supporting the organization as a whole.
Since we last met, the ACI Alliance has been hard at work in support of our mission to improve access to the gift of hearing provided by cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness. Some of our recent accomplishments that we are exceedingly proud of are: (1) the rollout of our Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-approved study to expand indications for cochlear implantation in the Medicare population; (2) the turning back of the proposed rule that sought to eliminate osseointegrated implant coverage in Medicare patients, an outcome that could have threatened cochlear implant coverage in general; and (3) the expansion of our state champions program that works to monitor and impact the Affordable Care Act at the state and federal levels and is now moving to address other concerns such as very low Medicaid reimbursement and the federal Reauthorization of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. To learn more about the Alliance and get involved in what we have planned for the future, please join us on Friday morning at the Member meeting. I also encourage you to visit our new website (www.acialliance.org ) to review in detail our strategic plan and other accomplishments from the last year.
Finally, I want to thank our Board members and our corporate sponsors that make the meeting and the work of the ACI Alliance possible. Advanced Bionics, MED-EL, and Cochlear Americas have generously provided unwavering support and commitment to our patients and the success of the field in general and for this we are grateful.
Sincerely,
Craig A. Buchman, MD Chair, Board of Directors American Cochlear Implant Alliance
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For updates during the Symposium, follow the conference Twitter site @CI2014Nashville
About the ACI AllianceThe American Cochlear Implant Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization created to eliminate barriers to cochlear implantation. The ACI Alliance membership spans scientists and clinicians from across the cochlear implant continuum of care including otolaryngologists, audiologists, speech pathologists, psychologists, and others in cochlear implant teams. Parents of children with cochlear implants, adult recipients, and other advocates for access to care are also active members. Now and going forward, ACI Alliance organizes clinical research meetings that in the past were convened by cochlear implant clinics and hospitals. Some of these conferences are collaborative ventures such as the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and ACI Alliance, while others will be convened by the Alliance alone.Our mission: To advance access to the gift of hearing provided by cochlear implantation through research, advocacy and awareness.
Table of Contents3 About the ACI Alliance
5 Program Organizing Committee
6 ACI Alliance Board of Directors
7 General Conference Information
10 Communication Access
11 Continuing Education
13 Course Learning Objectives
13 Course Description
14 CI 2015 Symposium
16 Member Meeting
17 Conference Schedule
35 Poster Listing
38 Poster Session and Welcome Reception
39 Thank you to our Partners
43 Exhibitors
47 Housing & Travel Information
48 Address, City Map and Hotel Layout
50 Dining Options
51 Upcoming ACI Alliance Sponsored Meetings
52 Schedule at a Glance
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David S. Haynes, MDDirector and Program Chair
René H. Gifford, PhDCo-Director and Committee Co-Chair
Alejandro Rivas, MD, FACSCo-Director and Committee Co-Chair
Welcome from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, NashvilleOn behalf of the entire Organizing Committee, welcome to Nashville, Tennessee and the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children co-organized by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We are excited that you have joined us in Nashville, our hometown, for this great event. The Organizing Committee has prepared a diverse program showcasing the scientific works of many individuals, university programs, and cochlear implant centers worldwide. We are fortunate to welcome teams from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia showcasing their work in cochlear implants and other implantable auditory devices. Our program topics are diverse highlighting many newer and emerging topics such as hearing preservation surgery, therapies for single-sided deafness, strategies for promoting language in deaf children, and music appreciation with cochlear implantation. Global outreach and economic issues as related to cochlear implantation will also be discussed. The diverse topics on the agenda should provide a venue for all disciplines in our field that share a common goal: to improve outcomes and the lives of children with hearing loss. We would like to express our gratitude to the corporate sponsors for their generous support. Please join us in thanking Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Americas, and MED-EL and all of our sponsors for their support of this great educational program. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, thank you again for coming to the great city of Nashville. Please enjoy all of the benefits this unique city has to offer. We look forward to an excellent scientific conference for all in attendance!
Scientific Co-Chairs, 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children
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Program Organizing Committee
Susan Amberg, AuD
Marc Bennett, MD
Michael Douglas, MS, LSLS-AVT
Cathrine Hayes, AuD
Andrea Hedley-Williams, AuD
Robert Labadie, MD
Elina Mindlina, AuD
Allyson Sisler-Dinwiddie, AuD
Adrian Taylor, AuD
Anne Marie Tharpe, PhD
Frank Virgin, MD
George Wanna, MD
Stephanie Wieczorek, AuD
Christopher Wootten, MD
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Craig A. Buchman, MD, FACSChair, Board of DirectorsVice Chairman of Clinical AffairsChief, Division of Otology/Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Director, UNC Ear and Hearing Center
Teresa A. Zwolan, PhD, CCC-AVice Chair of the BoardProfessor, Department of OtolaryngologyDirector, Cochlear Implant Program University of Michigan Health System
Nancy M. Young, MDSecretary of the BoardMedical Director of Audiology & Pediatric Cochlear ImplantPrograms, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Jill B. Firszt, PhDTreasurer of the BoardAssociate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology,Head-Neck Surgery Director, Cochlear Implant and Hearing Loss Research Laboratory Washington University School of Medicine
Thomas J. Balkany, MD FACS FAAPHotchkiss Professor and Chairman EmeritusDepartment of OtolaryngologyUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Steven R. RechAttorney PartnerSchwartz, Junell, Greenberg & Oathout
Teresa H. Caraway, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVTCEO, LSLogicAn Oberkotte Learning Community
Bridget Scott-Weich, EdD, NBCEducational Liaison Children’s Hearing Center of UCLAAdjunct Professor, CA Lutheran University
Robert D. Cullen, MD, FACSMedical DirectorMidwest Ear Institute
Bruce J. Gantz, MD FACSProfessor and HeadUniversity of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Kathryn Wilson, MA CCC-SLP LSLS Cert. AVTDirector of Embedded LearningLSLogic, An Oberkkotter Learning Community
David S. Haynes, MD, FACSCI2014 Program ChairProfessor of Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery and Hearing and Speech Sciences Cochlear Implant Program Director, Vanderbilt University Center
Jace Wolfe, PhD, CCC-ADirector of Audiology Hearts for Hearing Oklahoma City, OK
John K. Niparko, MDFounding Chair, ACI AllianceProfessor and Chair, Department of Orolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Donna L. Sorkin, MAEx Officio Board MemberExecutive Director
ACI Alliance Board of Directors
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General Conference Information
Registration Location and Hours
The attendee registration desk is located on the 2nd Floor of the Omni Nashville Hotel in the 5th Avenue Pre-function area. The registration desk will be open for advance and onsite registration during the following hours:Wednesday, December 10: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, December 11: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Friday, December 12: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Saturday, December 13: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Educational Sessions
All educational sessions will be held in the Broadway Ballroom located on the 2nd Level of the hotel. You may choose from three concurrent sessions on Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12, during the afternoon time slots. Please refer to the schedule for more details and room locations.
Industry Support Displays
A commercial display of scientific interest will be available during the meeting, providing attendees with an opportunity to view products and services from various corporations. We invite you to visit our exhibitors in the Legends Ballroom during the hours of:
Thursday, December 11: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Friday, December 12: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall.
Satellite Symposia
The following Corporate Satellite Symposia are organized separately by each individual sponsor and are independent of the scientific program of the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children. The Symposia are all approved for CEU credit by AAA, AG Bell and ASHA. A continental breakfast will be provided by the company sponsoring each symposium. Thursday, December 11Satellite Symposium–Advanced BionicsComplete Hearing Solutions to Enhance Patient OutcomesBroadway Ballroom7:30 am – 8:30 amFriday, December 12Satellite Symposium–Cochlear AmericasNew Frontiers in Cochlear InnovationBroadway Ballroom7:30 am – 8:30 amSaturday, December 13Satellite Symposium – MED-ELIn Sync with Natural Hearing: The Result of Passion, Partnership and ProgressBroadway Ballroom7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Poster Presentations
Poster presentations will be held in the hallways surrounding the Broadway and Legends Ballrooms and throughout the conference registration area. Please see page 35 for the complete list of poster listings.Thursday, December 11: 5:35 pm - 7:00 pmFriday, December 12: 5:35 pm - 7:00 pm
Speaker Ready Room
Please note that a networked presentation management system is being utilized for this meeting, so it is essential that all presentations are received in the Speaker Ready Room no later than 4 hours prior to the presentation. Speakers who have already submitted presentations via the advance submission website are advised to please verify the integrity of their presentations in the Speaker Ready Room. It is imperative that presentations created on a Macintosh or that contain video be reviewed. The Speaker Ready Room is also available for editing previously submitted presentations. The Speaker Ready Room is located in Music Row #2 Room on the 2nd Level of the Omni Nashville Hotel. Hours of operation: Wednesday, December 10: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, December 11: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Friday, December 12: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Saturday, December 13: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Meals
All meals/breaks included with your registration fee will be served in the exhibit hall. Breakfast: A continental breakfast will be provided during the Sponsor Symposia on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 7:30 am-8:30 am. Lunch: Lunch will be provided in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and on Friday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Lunch will not be provided on Saturday. Dinner: On your own. A list of local restaurants has been provided in the back of this program book on page 50. The hotel concierge will also be able to recommend dining options. We will offer a light reception in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday from 5:35 pm - 7:00 pm.
Identification
Please wear your conference identification at all times during the meeting as it will be required for admittance into conference functions. Please note that the Welcome Reception on Thursday, December 11 is a ticketed function.
Student Registration
A copy of your student identification card or a letter verifying your educational status must be attached to the registration form. The identification card must be current.
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of Attendance are available at the Registration desk. All CME/CEU Certificates will be emailed by December 31, 2014.
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Cell Phones and Taping
As a courtesy to your colleagues, please silence cell phones while in the scientific sessions. No audio or videotaping is permitted in the scientific sessions, instructional courses, or exhibit areas.
Announcements
We are pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to post announcements on the designated poster board located in the registration area.
Follow @CI2014Nashville on Twitter for updates and information about CI 2014 Nashville.
Lost and Found
Lost and found is located at the Registration Desk. After the meeting, any unclaimed items will be turned in to hotel security.
Emergency Information
In the unlikely event you experience a medical emergency, dial “0” from any house phone, and ask to be connected to the Loss Prevention Department. In cases of serious emergencies, you may also dial “911” from any house phone. The Loss Prevention Department is staffed 24 /7, and is ready to assist you in most any situation.
Parking
Valet parking - $30 overnight Daily and Event parking - $14 Self-Parking is available at the Music City Centre garage adjacent to the hotel for $18 per day with in/out privileges. The garage entrance is on 6th Avenue between Korean Veterans Boulevard and Demonbreun. Inform the Front Desk upon check-in for validation.
Business Center
The Business Center is located on the third floor.
Shipping and Packages
All shipments received and shipped by the hotel will incur a standard per-piece handling charge based on weight. The business package room is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on the weekend. The Business Center can be contacted at 615-761-3640 from any house phone.
Conference Management
Association Management Services c/o American College of Surgeons 633 N. Saint Clair St. Chicago, IL 60611-3211 Representatives from ACS will be present at the conference and will be wearing recognizable identification. Please feel free to approach them at any time with questions, comments, concerns, or if you require additional assistance of any kind.
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Continuing Education Information
The Continuing Education desk is located on the 2nd Floor of the Hotel adjacent to Registration. All continuing education forms must be submitted onsite. The desk will be open during the following hours:Wednesday, December 10: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, December 11: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Friday, December 12: 7:00 am – 6:15 pm Saturday, December 13: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Disclaimer
Attendees voluntarily assume all risks involved in travel to and from CI2014 and in attendance of and participation in the program. ACI Alliance and ACS Association Management Services shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to person or property resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, acts of government or other authorities, civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, riots, thefts, or from any other similar causes.
Conference Proceedings
Special thanks to Otology &
Neurotology for the journal’s important contribution to the 14th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children and the American Cochlear Implant Alliance. Otology & Neurotology will develop and offer Conference Proceedings in print and electronic (open access) formats.
Communication AccessThe entire symposium will be accessible for people with hearing loss. Every session will offer real-time captioning by experienced CART reporters who have worked with our CI conference in the past.
Special thanks to Contacta Hearing Loop Systems for providing communication access via inductive loop systems at CI2014. For those with telecoils in their cochlear implants or hearing aids, turn on the “t” switch to access the loop. Others may experience the hearing benefit offered by the inductive loop system by checking out a headset at Registration. Limited to the first 30 attendees per day. Please sit in the first 9 rows of any meeting room to access the loop.
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Continuing EducationContinuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Information: In compliance with ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the American College of Surgeons, as the accredited provider of this activity, must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity has disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. All reported conflicts are managed by a designated official to ensure a bias-free presentation. Please see the insert to this program for the complete disclosure list.
Continuing Education Credits for AAA Members
ACI Alliance is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 2.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of
course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology. Participants seeking AAA continuing education credits are required to submit their membership number at the time of registration.
Continuing Education Credits for ASHA Members
This course is offered for up to 2.10 ASHA CEUs (Advanced Level, Professional Area). Participants seeking ASHA continuing education credits are required to submit their ASHA Account number at the time of registration.
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Continuing Education Credits for AG Bell
This program has been approved by AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer up to 21 hours of LSLS™ CEUs.
Please pick up your Academy CEU Request Form for submission to the AG Bell Academy after the conference. Participants seeking AG Academy LSLS credit are required to submit their LSLS Identification number at the time of registration.
Continuing Education Credits for Illinois Early Intervention
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for a maximum of 16.75 EI credential credits in the area of professional expertise. The maximum credit hours per category are as follow:
• Typical Development: .25 hrs. • Working with Families: 5.25 hrs.
Continuing Education Instructions
If you wish to receive Continuing Education credits for CI2014 educational sessions, please visit the CE desk. Conference staff will have the necessary paperwork for you to complete in order to obtain continuing education credits. Please return your completed forms and the CI2014 Activity Evaluation Forms at the end of the conference. Credits will not be processed without the completed paperwork.To obtain credit for sessions attended, please be sure and record the session ID number that is presented at the end of the session. A Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to you by December 31, 2014. Your certificate will confirm your CE Credits for the professional association(s) that you indicated, if allowed by the organization you are seeking CEUs from. Please note each association’s guidelines for acceptance of conference credit hours may differ, and you should consult the appropriate professional association for CE verification.If you have any questions, please contact Susan Thomas at [email protected].
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Course Learning Objectives• Identify candidates for auditory brainstem implant (ABI) • Define the major milestones of auditory and language development expected
during the 1st year of life for typically developing children• Define the major milestones of auditory and language development expected
following cochlear implantation• Discuss music perception, appreciation and production for cochlear implant
recipients• Identify candidates for hearing preservation cochlear implantation and describe
expected outcomes with electric and acoustic stimulation (EAS)• Describe recent surgical advancements for cochlear implantation• Discuss the impact of pre- and post-implant imaging for clinical management of
cochlear implant recipients• Discuss the intervention strategies for maximizing language outcomes for bilingual
implant recipients • List educational concerns and issues affecting children with hearing loss and
cochlear implants • Define indications for auditory implants including single-sided deafness,
asymmetric hearing loss, and hearing preservation hearing systems• Describe the effects of auditory deprivation on higher cortical areas including
auditory, visual and somatosensory cortex• List telehealth options for audiology, speech-language pathology, deaf education,
and otology as related to childhood deafness and cochlear implantation
Course DescriptionThe overarching goal of this conference is to open the pathways of education, dissemination of research, and dialogue between clinicians, educators, and scientists with the intended outcome of improving identification, intervention, and long-term outcomes for children with cochlear implants. In line with this goal, the primary objectives include an interdisciplinary distribution of knowledge, research and awareness for pediatric cochlear implantation highlighting clinically translational research for audiologists, deaf educators, engineers, otologists, speech-language pathologists, and consumer advocates. Presentations will cover all aspects of pediatric cochlear implantation from early identification of hearing loss, intervention, childhood language development, implant programming, outcomes, surgical issues and considerations, and future directions for research.
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CI 2015 Symposium
Save the Date:CI 2015 SYMPOSIUMEmerging Issues in Cochlear ImplantationOctober 15-17th, 2015 Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street Washington DC
Key Topics to be Addressed:
• Auditory Brainstem Implants• Objective Measures and Mapping• Expanded Indications• Cost Effectiveness of the Cochlear
Implant• Literacy and Cochlear Implants• Cochlear Implants and Connectivity
to Other Technologies
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Podium and poster presentation proposal abstracts are encouraged and will open around March 1, 2015.ACI Alliance on the Hill to be held prior to the Symposium on Wednesday, October 14.
For More Information:
www.acialliance.org Follow us on Twitter @acialliance
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1215 21st Avenue South | Nashville, Tennesseevanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com | 615-936-5000
The Cochlear Implant Program at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
The Cochlear Implant Program at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is a comprehensive surgical and clinical service for patients of all ages. This data-driven program, housed within a world-class medical center and children’s hospital, combines the expertise of neurotologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, and audiologists dedicated exclusively to auditory implant and amplification management, as well as speech-language pathologists specializing in aural habilitation for all communication modalities. Pediatric intervention includes a spoken-language preschool, parent-infant and toddler programs, and self-advocacy training for school-age children. Academic components of the program include top-ranked graduate programs with specialty tracks in childhood deafness, a master’s in deaf education training program emphasizing spoken-language, and seven research laboratories studying childhood deafness and/or cochlear implants.
The Mama Lere Hearing School at VanderbiltThe Mama Lere Hearing School at Vanderbilt is an early intervention program and preschool with the goal of getting children with hearing loss ready for kindergarten. The program focuses on the development of communication skills including listening, talking, and reading. Children are team-taught by specially-trained certified teachers of the deaf, early childhood education specialists, and speech-language pathologists. Educational audiologists provide on-site and outreach services. A social worker and occupational therapists are available as needed.
Member MeetingACI Alliance Member MeetingFriday, December 128:30-9:00 AM
Slate for ACI Alliance Board of Directors Vote on December 12, 2014
Name TermCraig Buchman MD 2015-2017Colin Driscoll MD 2015-2017Jill Firszt PhD 2015-2017Bruce Gantz MD 2015-2016K. Todd Houston PhD 2015-2017Jan Larky MS 2015-2017Amy McConkey Robbins MS 2015-2016John K. Niparko MD 2015-2017Steve Rech JD 2015-2017Bridget Scott-Weich EdD 2015-2017William Shapiro AuD 2015-2016Nancy Young MD 2015-2016Teresa Zwolan PhD 2015-2017
The membership will also be asked to vote on the election of Craig Buchman MD for another one-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors.
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Moderator: Craig Buchman MD, Chair, Board of Directors, ACI Alliance• Board of Directors Vote (Teresa Caraway, PhD, Nominating Committee Chair)• Celebrating a Year of Accomplishment (Donna Sorkin, M.A., Executive Director)• Upcoming ACI Alliance Symposia
• CI 2015 Emerging Issues DC / October 15-17, 2015• CI 2016 International Toronto / May 11-14, 2016 / University of Toronto• CI 2017 Pediatric San Francisco / July 26-29, 2017 / Stanford and UCSF
Note: Three existing board members have terms that extend through 2015 and will remain on the board: Robert Cullen MD and non-voting members David Haynes MD and Thomas Balkany MD.
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Thursday, December 11Broadway Ballroom A-K7:30am-8:30am Advanced Bionics Symposium
Complete Hearing Solutions to Enhance Patient OutcomesBreakfast will be served. CEU credit is approved by AAA, AG Bell, and ASHA.
8:30am-8:45am Introduction to the Evolving Field of Hearing Restoration in Children
8:45am-10:20am Baby Talk: Speech and Language Development in the First Years of Life Moderators: Marc L. Bennett, MD & Michael Douglas, MA
8:45am-9:03am From Coo to Code in the Baby’s First Year: Language Development Starts Before Cochlear Implantation
Roberta Golinkoff, PhD
9:03am-9:14am Current Status of Newborn Hearing Screening: Are We Closing the Gap?
Christie Yoshinaga-Itano, PhD
9:14am-9:25am Outcomes for Infants Implanted Under 12 Months Derek Houston, PhD
9:25am-9:36am Current Evidence for Implantation Under 12 Months – Australian Experience
Rob Briggs, MD
9:36am-9:47am Neuroplasticity and Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Blake Papsin, MD
9:47am-9:58am Beyond Early Intervention: Supporting Deaf Children Through Elementary School
Susan Nittrouer, PhD
9:58am-10:09am Childhood Development After Cochlear Implant Trial: What We Have Learned Thus Far
John Niparko, MD
10:09am-10:20am Q&A: All Early Morning Invited Speakers
10:20am-10:50am Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:50am-12:06pm Hot Topics in Pediatric Cochlear ImplantationModerators: George Wanna, MD and Christopher Wooten, MD
10:50am-11:01am Auditory Deprivation: Changes in Health Care & Children’s Access to Cochlear Implantation
Nancy Young, MD
11:01am-11:12am The Development of an Integrated Statewide Pediatric Hearing Rehabilitative Program
Harold Pillsbury, MD
11:12am-11:23am Providing Teleaudiology and Early Intervention K. Todd Houston, PhD
11:23am-11:34am Vintage Cochlear Implants: Recipient Care and Provider Training Marilyn Neault, PhD
11:34am-11:45am Cochlear Implantation in Children with Unilateral Hearing Loss J. Thomas Roland, MD
11:45am-11:56am Discovery of Causative Mutations in Deafness Genes in Patients with Cochlear Implantation: Implications for Outcomes
Shin-ichi Usami, MD
11:56am-12:06pm Q&A: All Late Morning Invited Speakers
12:06pm-1:00pm Lunch / Time with Exhibitors
Conference Schedule
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Thursday, December 11
Broadway Ballroom A-D: Audiology and Hearing ScienceSession 1: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Music Perception, Appreciation, and Therapy: Pediatric ApplicationsModerators: Rich Miyamoto, MD & Kristin Uhler, PhD
1:00pm-1:07pm Music Perception of Pediatric CI Users with Conventional Long Electrodes Compared with Those Using Hybrid L24
Virginia Driscoll University of Iowa
1:07pm-1:14pm Differences in Perception of Musical Stimuli Among Acoustic, Electric and Combined Modality Listeners
Sandra Prentiss Medical College of Wisconsin
1:14pm-1:21pm Validating the Discriminatory Properties and Test-Retest Reliability of a Diagnostic Music Battery for CI Users: MusicEAR.
Leah Smith Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
1:21pm-1:28pm Music Therapy Strategies and Tools with Young Children
Meredith Pizzi Raising Harmony: Music Therapy for Young Children
1:28pm-1:35pm Timbre and Pitch Perception of Children Listening to Cochlear Implant Simulations and Relations with Talker Identification, Speech Recognition and Age
Kate Gfeller University of Iowa
1:35pm-1:42pm Developing the Musical Brain to Boost Early Pre-Verbal Communication and Listening Skills Through an Early Intervention Approach and Resource for Babies and Very Young Children with Hearing Loss
Valeri Lebeau Mary Hare
1:42pm-1:49pm Development of Instrument Identification Abilities in Children with Cochlear Implants and Normal Hearing
Christina Runge Medical College of Wisconsin
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Objective Measures for CI Assessment and Clinical GuidanceModerators: Beth Holstad, AuD & Ted Meyer, MD
2:00pm-2:07pm Can the Binaural Interaction Component of the Cortical Auditory Event-Related Potential be Used to Optimize Interaural Electrode Matching for Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users?
Shuman He University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2:07pm-2:14pm A Novel Electrically Evoked Compound Action Potential Recording Paradigm to Acquire Fine-Grain Growth Functions
Lutz Gaertner Medical University of Hannover
2:14pm-2:21pm Validation of a High-Speed Protocol for the Measurement of the Electrically Evoked Auditory Brainstem Response During Cochlear Implant Surgery
Steven Marcrum University Hospital Regensburg
2:21pm-2:28pm Recordings of Acoustic Evoked Potentials Directly from the Different Places of Cochlea Via Intracochlear Electrodes in Cochlear Implantees
Adam Walkowiak Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
2:28pm-2:35pm Study to Demonstrate Objectiveness and Effectiveness of Cochlear Implant Audio Processor Programs for Young Children Generated from Electrically Elicited Stapedius Reflex Thresholds
Margaret Kosaner MEDers Speech and Hearing Center
2:35pm-2:42pm Incorporating Cortical Evoked Potentials Into the Diagnositc Assessment of Infants with Hearing Loss as a Standard of Care
Alison Nachman Children’s Hospital and Research Center
2:42pm-2:49pm Changes in Hearing Perception with Electrical Stimulation in Users with Meniere’s Disease: A Case Series
Sara Unrein Duke University Medical Center
2:49pm-3:00pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Thursday, December 11
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Thursday, December 11
Broadway Ballroom A-D: Audiology and Hearing ScienceSession 3: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Music and Speech Understanding in Adults and AdolescentsModerators: Susan Waltzman, PhD & Audie Wooley, MD
3:30pm-3:37pm The Effects of Musical Training in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients on Music Perception, Enjoyment, and Speech Perception
Leah Smith Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
3:37pm-3:44pm The Effects of Cochlear Implant Processing on Vocal Reproduction of Music
Daniel Krass Vanderbilt University Medical Center
3:44pm-3:51pm Consonant Recognition and Error Patterns in Voiceless Fricatives in Postlignually Deafened Adult Cochlear Implant Users, Prelignually Deafened Adolescent Cochlear Implant Users, and Normal Hearing Listeners with Cochlear Implant Simulation
Eun Kyung Jeon University of Iowa
3:51pm-3:58pm Self-Reported Outcomes for Adolescents and Young Adults >3 Years Post Sequential Bilateral Implantation
Karyn Galvin The University of Melbourne
3:58pm-4:05pm Auditory Brainstem Implant in Children via Retrolabyrinthine Approach – New Approach and Outcomes
Ricardo Bento Sao Paulo University
4:05pm-4:12pm Cochlear Implantation in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Matthew Carlson Mayo Clinic
4:12pm-4:19pm Hearing Performance with Different Generations of Fine Structure Strategies
Tobias Rottmann Medical School of Hanover
4:19pm-4:30pm Q&A
Session 4: 4:30pm-5:35pm
Considerations for Clinical Management & Practice EfficiencyModerators: Ravi Sami, MD & Linsey Sunderhaus, AuD
4:30pm-4:37pm Eeny Meeny Miney Mo. How do Patients Choose Their Device? Is the Current Practice of Not Recommending Manufacturers Meeting Recipient Needs for Device Selection?
Cache Pitt Utah State University
4:37pm-4:44pm Supporting Access to New Indications for Cochlear Implants: Health Technology Assessment Challenges and Insights
Thomas Walsh Advanced Bionics
4:44pm-4:51pm The Affordable Care Act and Cochlear Implantation Donna Sorkin American Cochlear Implant Alliance
4:51pm-4:58pm Improving Patient Access and Profitability in Cochlear Implant Programs in the Current Healthcare Environment
Susan Waltzman NYU Langone Medical Center
4:58pm-5:05pm Challenges to Transferring Kaizen Methodologies to CI Programs Functioning in Non-Lean Medical Centers
Doug Backous Swedish Medical Center
5:05pm-5:12pm Use of Lean Six Sigma in Improving Best Cochlear Implant Practices and Financial Sustainability
Jacques Herzog Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders
5:12pm-5:19pm Challenges to Implementing a Follow-Up Program to Newborn Screening in the Era of Hospital Consolidation
Alexandra Parbery-Clark
Swedish Medical Center
5:19pm-5:26pm Raising the Bar for Industry and Clinical Partnerships: A Call for Action and Transparency
Michael Page Primary Children’s Hospital
5:26pm-5:35pm Q&A
5:35pm-7:00pm Poster Session and Welcome Reception
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Thursday, December 11
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and EducationSession 1: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Educational Issues for Children with Cochlear ImplantsModerator: Pat Chute, PhD and Theodore Mason, MD
1:00pm-1:07pm The Importance of Developing Long Range Plans for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Case Studies Indicating Significant Growth in Listening, Spoken Language and Academic Skills with Implementation of Specific Intervention Planning
Krista Heavner NC Department of Public Instruction
1:07pm-1:14pm A Co-Enrollment Preschool for Deaf and Hearing Children: Challenges for Participation and Learning
Ann-Elise Kristoffersen
Statped
1:14pm-1:21pm 14-Years of Data for Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users Attending an Inclusion Program: An Analysis of Vocabulary, Core Language, and Pragmatic Language Use
Meredith Ouellette
The River School
1:21pm-1:28pm A Letter-Sound Knowledge Intervention for Children with Hearing Loss
Ashten Chatham Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1:28pm-1:35pm A Survey of New Jersey School Psychologists’ Knowledge of Cochlear Implanted Children
Chelsey Dworkin Rutgers University
1:35pm-1:42pm Improving Student Outcomes: Data-Driven Instruction and Fidelity of Implementation
Michael Douglas Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1:42pm-1:49pm The Medical and Educational Team – How Clinicians on the UNC Cochlear Implant Team and State Consultants with the NC Department of Public Instruction Work Together in North Carolina to Improve Outcomes for Students with Cochlear Implants in the Regular Education Setting
Krista Heavner University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Higher Order Processing: Considerations for Children with CIModerators: Anil Lalwani, MD & Richard Schwartz, PhD
2:00pm-2:07pm Phonological Awareness and Alphabet Knowledge Training for Preschool Children with Cochlear Implants
Krystal Werfel University of South Carolina
2:07pm-2:14pm Outcomes of a University Program to Support Literacy Skills of Children Using Cochlear Implants and Professional Competencies of Future Speech-Language Pathologists
Paula Gross Fontbonne University
2:14pm-2:21pm The Perception of Prosody and Associated Auditory Cues in Early-Implanted Children: The Role of Auditory Working Memory and Musical Activities
Ritva Torppa University of Helsinki
2:21pm-2:28pm Contributions of Phonological Processing to Reading and Spelling in School-Age Children with Cochlear Implants
Krystal Werfel University of South Carolina
2:28pm-2:35pm Lexical Organization in Children with Cochlear Implants: Analysis of Latency Measurements for Words Named During Phonological and Semantic Verbal Fluency Tasks
Deena Wechsler-Kashi
Ono Academic College
2:35pm-2:42pm Information Recall in Children with Cochlear Implants Samantha Gustafson
Kristin Vasil-Dilaj New England Center for Hearing Rehabilitation
2:49pm-3:00pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break with Exhibitors
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Thursday, December 11
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and EducationSession 3: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Outcomes and Considerations for Very Young Implant RecipientsModerators: Melissa Sweeney, MS & Fred Teleschi, MD
3:30pm-3:37pm The Safety Profile of Cochlear Implantation in Children Less Than One Year Old
Brendan O’Connell
Medical University of South Carolina
3:37pm-3:44pm Outcomes for Infants Receiving Cochlear Implants Under 12 Months - How Early is Too Early?
Yetta Abrahams The Shepherd Centre
3:44pm-3:51pm Lexical Comprehension Development in Long-Term Early-Implanted Children
Alessandra Murri Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital
3:51pm-3:58pm Facilitating Mindful Communication Domitille Lochet University of Miami
3:58pm-4:05pm Parent-Child Interaction in Deaf Toddlers with a Cochlear Implant
Evelien Dirks NSDSK
4:05pm-4:12pm Social Conversational Skills Development in Early-Implanted Children
Letizia Guerzoni Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital
4:12pm-4:19pm Structured Assessment of Nonverbal Communication Skills in Children with Hearing Loss
Tina Grieco-Calub
Northwestern University
4:19pm-4:30pm Q&A
Session 4: 4:30pm-5:35pm
Complex Cases: Pediatric CIModerators: Don Goldberg, PhD & Mike Novak, MD
4:30pm-4:37pm CI for Single Sided Deafness in Children Joachim Müller University of Munich
4:37pm-4:44pm The Sound Access Parent Outcome Instrument for Children with Complex Needs
Kathryn Ritter Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
4:44pm-4:51pm Mental Health Problems in Adolescents with Cochlear Implants (CI)
Maria Huber University Clinic Salzburg
4:51pm-4:58pm New Challenges for Care Favoring Young Implanted 0-4 Years Old Children with Multiple Disabilities
George Hoefflin Ecole Cantonale Pour Enfants Sourds
4:58pm-5:05pm Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation for Pediatric Patients with CHARGE Syndrome: Beyond Surgery
Elizabeth O’Neill Children’s Hospital Boston
5:05pm-5:12pm Cochlear Implantation in Children with Autism Adrien Eshraghi University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
5:12pm-5:19pm Auditory Neuropathy/ Auditory Dys-Synchrony: A Review of Risk Factors, Incidence of Neuromaturation, Importance of Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation, and Rates of Success with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Cathrine Hayes Vanderbilt University Medical Center
5:19pm-5:26pm Communication Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Terra Boulse-Archaro
Seattle Children’s Hospital
5:26pm-5:35pm Q&A
5:35pm-7:00pm Poster Session and Welcome Reception
3:30pm-3:37pm Evaluation of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Only Protocol in the Assessment of Children with Sensorineural Hearing Loss Prior to Cochlear Implantation
Sharon Cushing Hospital for Sick Children
3:37pm-3:44pm Rapid High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Young Infants Without Sedation
John Germiller Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
3:44pm-3:51pm Predicting Depth of Electrode Insertion by Cochlear Measurements on CT Scans
Simon Angeli University of Miami
3:51pm-3:58pm Safety and Imaging Quality of MRI in Patients with Cochlear Implants Without Internal Magnet Removal
Matthew Carlson Mayo Clinic
3:58pm-4:05pm Comparison of Thinning vs Non-Thinning Techniques for Placement of Ponto Osseointegrated Auditory Implants in Children
Kay Chang Stanford University
4:05pm-4:12pm The Ideal Insertion Vector for Cochlear Implantation - Variations of a Theme
Hayo Breinbauer-Krebs
University of Heidelberg Medical Center
4:12pm-4:19pm Delivering Audible Signal to the Surgeon in Image-Guided Otologic Surgery
4:30pm-4:37pm Hearing Preservation After Partial Deafness Cochlear Implantation with Different Electrodes in Children with Substantial Residual Hearing
Piotr Skarzynski Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
4:37pm-4:44pm Impact of Placing a Modiolar Hugging Array and Slim Straight Array in Opposite Ears of the Same Pediatric Patient
Lisa Park University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4:44pm-4:51pm Surgical Survey on the Usability and Applicability of the HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode
Matthew Bush University of Kentucky
4:51pm-4:58pm Electrode and Access Variables in Cochlear Implantation
Sean McMenomey New York University School of Medicine
5:05pm-5:12pm Hearing Outcomes Among Children with a Slim Perimodiolar Electrode Array
Douglas Sladen Mayo Clinic
5:12pm-5:19pm Impact of Electrode Design and Surgical Approach on Scalar Location and Outcomes in Cochlear Implantation
George Wanna Vanderbilt University Medical Center
5:19pm-5:26pm A Comparison of Optogenetic and Electrical Stimulation Using a Flexible Electrode Array: Implications for a New Generation Auditory Brainstem Implant
Elliott Kozin Harvard Medical School / Massachusttes Eye and Ear Infirmary
5:26pm-5:35pm Q&A
5:35pm-7:00pm Poster Session and Welcome Reception
Friday, December 12Broadway Ballroom A-K7:30am-8:30am Cochlear Americas Symposium
New Frontiers in Cochlear Innovation Breakfast will be served. CEU credit is approved by AAA, AG Bell, and ASHA.
8:30am-9:00am ACI Alliance Member Meeting
9:00am-10:10am From Good to Great: Maximizing Outcomes for Children with Cochlear ImplantsModerators: Robert F Labadie, MD, PhD & Frank Virgin, MD
9:00am-9:18am Thirty Million Words: Understanding Disparities in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
Dana Suskind, MD
9:18am-9:29am Using the Entire Tool Box: Improving Cochlear Implant Outcomes Jace Wolfe, PhD
9:29am-9:40am Multimodal Assessment and Speech Perception Outcomes in Children with Cochlear Implants or Hearing Aids
Karen Iler Kirk, PhD
9:40am-9:51am Imageam-Guided Cochlear Implant Programming in Children Jack Noble, PhD
9:51am-10:02am Individualized Cochlear Implantation Thomas Lenarz, MD
10:02am-10:10am Q&A: All Early Morning Invited Speakers
10:10am-10:40am Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:40am-12:14pm New Indications and Bilateral HearingModerators: Alejandro Rivas, MD & Andrea Hedley-Williams, AuD
10:40am-10:58am Emergence of Spatial Hearing in Pediatric Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users
Ruth Litovsky, PhD
10:58am-11:09am Experience with Less Invasive Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children Bruce Gantz, MD
11:09am-11:20am Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) for Children with Cochlear Nerve Deficiency
Craig Buchman, MD
11:20am-11:31am Are We Restoring Binaural Hearing with Other Implantable Devices? Wolf-Dieter Baumgartner, MD
11:31am-11:42am Music Perception and Non-Linguistic Assessment of Performance in Children
Jay Rubinstein, MD, PhD
11:42am-11:53am Hearing Preservation with Pediatric Implant Recipients: First Steps and Outcomes
Gunesh Rajan, MD
11:53am-12:04pm Cross-Modal Plasticity in Children After Cochlear Implantation Anu Sharma, PhD
12:04pm-12:14pm Q&A: All Late Morning Invited Speakers
12:14pm-1:00pm Lunch / Time with Exhibitors
Broadway Ballroom A-D: Audiology and Hearing ScienceSession 1: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Anatomical and Physiological Issues Related to CIModerators: Karen Gordon, PhD & Larry Lustig, MD
1:00pm-1:07pm Cochlear Physiology and Speech Perception Outcomes in a Pediatric Population
Oliver Adunka Ohio State University
1:07pm-1:14pm Electric Charge Requirements of Pediatric Nucleus Recipients with Normal and Abnormal Inner Ear Anatomy
Heidi Slager University of Michigan
1:14pm-1:21pm The Effect of Bone Conduction Amplification on Speech and Language Abilities in Children with Aural Atresia
Judy Attaway Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation
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Friday, December 12
Broadway Ballroom A-D: Audiology and Hearing Science1:21pm-1:28pm The Role of Hand-Dominance on Speech
Intelligibility Performances in Patients with Unilateral Cochlear Implantation
Christopher Raine
Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service
1:28pm-1:35pm Auditory Brainstem Development in Children Receiving Different Devices in a Simultaneous Bilateral Implant Procedure
Stephanie Jewell
Hospital for Sick Children
1:35pm-1:42pm Etiology of Single Sided Deafness in Children with Congenital and Acquired Unilateral Deafness
Rainer Beck Medical Center - University of Freiburg
1:42pm-1:49pm Cochlear Implantation in Inner Ear Anomalies Mehmet Ozuer Sifa University Medical Faculty
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Combining Electric and Acoustic Stimulation: Bimodal Hearing and/or Hearing PreservationModerators: Robert Cullen, MD & Kristen Lewis, AuD
2:00pm-2:07pm Bimodal Stimulation in Infants: Is There a Benefit to Language Development?
Aaron Moberly Ohio State University
2:07pm-2:14pm Changes in Perceived Listening Effort and Difficulty with Bimodal Stimulation
Hannah Siburt University of South Florida
2:14pm-2:21pm Benefit of Wireless Hearing Assistance Technologies Designed to Function with the Hearing Aid and Implant Sound Processor of Bimodal Users
Mila Morais-Duke
Hearts for Hearing
2:21pm-2:28pm Cortical Benefits of Bimodal Hearing in Children with Asymmetric Hearing Loss
Melissa Polonenko
Hospital for Sick Children
2:28pm-2:35pm The Use of an Integrated Electric-Acoustic Sound Processor in Children with Low Frequency Residual Hearing
Sara Neumann Hearts For Hearing
2:35pm-2:42pm Evaluation of the Hybrid Cochlear Implant System: Clinical Trial Results
William Shapiro New York University School of Medicine
2:42pm-2:49pm Mechanisms Involved in Loss of Residual Hearing Post Implantation
Adrien Eshraghi
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
2:49pm-3:00pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Session 3: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Advancements in Technology & ProgrammingModerators: Daniel Coelho, MD & Meg Dillon, AuD
3:30pm-3:37pm Benefit of a Wireless Hearing Assistance Technology for Understanding Speech Over the Television
Jace Wolfe Hearts for Hearing
3:37pm-3:44pm Benefit of a Remote Microphone Technology Digital Wireless Radio Transmission for Understanding Speech in Noise
Mila Morais-Duke
Hearts for Hearing
3:44pm-3:51pm Adaptive Directional Microphone Benefit for Speech Understanding in Noise for Advanced Bionics Recipients
Jan Gilden Houston Ear Research Foundation
3:51pm-3:58pm Benefit of a Wireless Telephone Accessory Device for Understanding Speech Over the Telephone in Quiet and in Noise
Mila Morais-Duke
Hearts for Hearing
3:58pm-4:05pm Technology for Improving Speech Understanding in Noise in Cochlear Implant Recipients
Smita Agrawal Advanced Bionics, LLC
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Friday, December 12
Broadway Ballroom A-D: Audiology and Hearing Science4:05pm-4:12pm Value of Data Logging in Pediatric Cochlear Implant
RecipientsElizabeth Tournis
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
4:12pm-4:19pm Benefit of a Speech Enhancement Strategy and a Digital Adaptive Remote Microphone System for Understanding Speech in Quiet and in Noise
Mila Morais-Duke
Hearts for Hearing
4:19pm-4:30pm Q&A
Session 4: 4:30pm-5:35pm
Audiological Assessment: Pediatric CIModerators: Tim Hullar, MD & Chris Runge, PhD
4:30pm-4:37pm Using Phoneme Perception Error Information to Modify Cochlear Implant Programming
Jane Madell Pediatric Audiology Consulting
4:37pm-4:44pm Does Method of Presentation Impact Pediatric Word Recognition Scores: Monitored Live Voice Versus Recorded Speech Materials?
Allison Biever Rocky Mountain Ear Center
4:44pm-4:51pm Relationship Between Sensation Level and Optimal Speech Perception Performance in Normal Hearing and Hard-of-Hearing Infants
Kristin Uhler University of Colorado Denver
4:51pm-4:58pm Children with Cochlear Implants and Normal Hearing Peers: Effect of Presentation Format and Signal-to-Noise Ratio on Performance of Speech Recognition
Virginia Driscoll University of Iowa
4:58pm-5:05pm Redefining the Borders: The Benefits of Stretching the Criteria for Pediatric CI
Yetta Abrahams
The Shepherd Centre
5:05pm-5:12pm Evaluation and Results of Implanted Children When They Have Reach 12 Years of Age
Angel Ramos Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Gran Canaria
5:12pm-5:19pm Managing Unilateral Hearing Loss in Infants: Why One Ear is Not Enough
Yetta Abrahams
The Shepherd Centre
5:19pm-5:26pm Preliminary Findings on Spectral and Temporal Resolution in Cochlear Implanted Infants
David Horn University of Washington
5:26pm-5:35pm Q&A
5:35pm-7:00pm POSTER SESSION
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and Hearing Session 1: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Speech and Language Outcomes for Pediatric CIModerators: Dan Choo, MD & Andrea Czyz-Warner, PhD
1:00pm-1:07pm Long-Term Development of Consonant Speech Production Accuracy and Consonant Place, Manner and Voicing Features in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients
Jan Moore University of Nebraska Kearney
1:07pm-1:14pm Eye Tracking Studies of Spoken Word Recognition and Production in Children with Cochlear Implants
Richard Schwartz
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
1:14pm-1:21pm Optimizing Language and Listening Outcomes: Incorporating Lessons from Neurodevelopment to Inform Clinical Practice
Denise Eng Boston Children’s Hospital
1:21pm-1:28pm Language Environment Analysis (LENA) as a Tool to Enhance Intervention
Christine Yoshinaga-Itano
University of Colorado, Boulder
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Friday, December 12
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and Hearing 1:28pm-1:35pm The Impact of Language Underperformance on Social
and Communication Functioning in Children with Cochlear Implants
Jareen Meinzen-Derr
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
1:35pm-1:42pm Persistent Language Delay vs Late Language Emergence in Early-Implanted Children
Ann Geers University of Texas at Dallas
1:42pm-1:49pm Factors Associated with “Language Gaps” Among Children with Cochlear Implants
Susan Wiley Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Cognitive Considerations for Pediatric CIModerators: Tina Grieco-Calub, PhD & Brandon Issacson, MD
2:00pm-2:07pm Children with Cochlear Implants: Cognitive and Language Factors Towards Speech Understanding in Noise
Douglas Sladen Mayo Clinic
2:07pm-2:14pm Correlation of Neurocognitive Processing Subtypes with Language Performance in Young Children with Cochlear Implants
Patricia Gates Ulanet
The River School
2:14pm-2:21pm Early Speech and Language Predictors of Long-term Neurocognitive Outcomes
Irina Castellanos Indiana University School of Medicine
2:21pm-2:28pm Auditory-Cognitive Training Improves Language Performance in Prelingually Deafened Cochlear Implant Recipients
Erin Ingvalson Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
2:28pm-2:35pm How can Psychical Factors Affect Language Development?
Carla Rigamonti Programa Espaço Escuta
2:35pm-2:42pm Covert, not Overt, Linguistic Processing Leads to Working Memory Disturbances in Long-Term Cochlear Implant Users
Angela AuBuchon
Indiana University
2:42pm-2:49pm Neurocognitive Correlates of Spectrally-Degraded Speech Recognition in Normal-Hearing Children
Adrienne Roman
Indiana University
2:49pm-3:00pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Session 3: 3:30pm-4:30pm
All About Outcomes: Assessing the Whole ChildModerators: Sam Gubbels, MD & Johnnie Sexton, AuD
3:30pm-3:37pm Verbal Learning and Memory Processes in Early-Implanted Long-Term Cochlear Implant Users
Kathleen Faulkner
Indiana University
3:37pm-3:44pm Electric-Acoustic Stimulation with a Short Electrode Array in a Child with a Precipitously Sloping High-Frequency Hearing Loss: A Single-Subject Case Study
Megan Marsh Hearts for Hearing
3:44pm-3:51pm The Influence of Age at Implantation on Novel Word Learning in Children with Cochlear Implants
Elizabeth Walker University of Iowa
3:51pm-3:58pm Earlier Age at 1st CI – A Starter Engine for Lexical and Semantic Development
Ulrika Löfkvist Karolinska Institutet
3:58pm-4:05pm Deaf Native Signing Children with Cochlear Implants Display Age-Appropriate Spoken English Development
Diane Lillo-Martin
Yale University
4:05pm-4:12pm Cochlear Implant Audiophonological Performances in Waardenburg Syndrome Children
Amina Mouzali University Hospital Beni Messous
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Friday, December 12
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and Hearing 4:12pm-4:19pm Complications Requiring Cochlear Reimplantation in
Children – Changes in the Last 16 YearsWolfram Pethe AMEOS Klinikum
Halberstadt
4:19pm-4:30pm Q&A
Session 4: 4:30pm-5:35pm
Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in ChildrenModerators: Michelle Blanchard, AuD & Jose Antonio Rivas, MD
4:30pm-4:37pm Benefit of Bilateral Hearing on Speech Recognition on the Telephone for Cochlear Implant Recipients
Jace Wolfe Hearts for Hearing
4:37pm-4:44pm The Impact of Bilateral Cochlear Implantation on Listening Effort Revealed Through Measurements of Pupil Dilation
Matthew Winn University of Wisconsin
4:44pm-4:51pm The Effect of Inter-Device Interval on Performance Among Bilateral, Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients
Claire Iseli University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4:51pm-4:58pm Pitch Ranking, Pitch Matching, and Binaural Fusion in Children with Bilateral Cochlear Implants: How to Bring Research Into Clinical Practice
Melanie Buhr-Lawler
University of Wisconsin - Madison
4:58pm-5:05pm Language and Academic Outcomes for Early-Implanted Children with Bilateral Versus Unilateral Cochlear Implants
Julia Sarant The University of Melbourne
5:05pm-5:12pm A Review of the Literature on the Cost-Utility of Bilateral Cochlear Implantation
Francisco Díez UNED
5:12pm-5:19pm Efficacy of Bilateral Cochlear Implants in Children: Gaps in the Evidence
Jeffery Kuhn University of Cincinnati
5:19pm-5:26pm Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Children: Contributing Factors on Performance Outcomes
1:14pm-1:21pm Hearing Preservation, Hybrid Stimulation, and Speech Understanding in an Expanded Indication Study: Preliminary Results
Craig Buchman University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1:21pm-1:28pm Music Perception of Adolescents Using the L24 Hybrid Cochlear Implant
Virginia Driscoll University of Iowa
1:28pm-1:35pm Speech Perception Outcomes and Hearing Preservation Following Cochlear Implantation of Children with Steeply-Sloping Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Margaret Meredith
Seattle Children’s Hospital
1:35pm-1:42pm Perioperative Oral Steroid Use and Low Frequency Hearing Preservation After Cochlear Implantation
Geraldine Zuniga
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Friday, December 12
Broadway Ballroom G-K: Medical/Surgical Issues1:42pm-1:49pm The Use of the Cochlear Nucleus® Hybrid™ L24
Device in Adolescents Camille Dunn University of Iowa
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 2: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Hearing Preservation Panel: Surgical and Audiological PerspectivesModerator: Colin Driscoll, MD
2:00pm-2:49pm Hearing Preservation in Children: Indications, Expectations, and Limitations Panel Moderator: Colin Driscoll, MD Panelists: Piotr Skarzynski, MD, Sean McMenomey, MD, Nadine Cochard, MD, Manuel Manrique, MD, Artur Lorens, PhD, Camille Dunn, PhD
2:49pm-3:00pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:30pm Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Session 3: 3:30pm-4:30pm
CI in Pediatric Cases of SSDModerators: Oliver Adunka, MD & William Shapiro, AuD
3:30pm-3:37pm Cochlear Implantation for Pediatric Patients with Single-Sided Deafness
Janet Green New York University School of Medicine
3:37pm-3:44pm Latest Results of Single Sided Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants
Stephan Brill Univ.-HNO-Klinik Würzburg
3:44pm-3:51pm The Impact of Adding a Contralateral Cochlear Implant to a Normal Hearing Ear in Terms of Spatial Hearing Abilities and Listening Effort During Speech Perception
Matthew Winn University of Wisconsin
3:51pm-3:58pm Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Single Sided Deafness (SSD)
Paul Bauer ENT for Children
3:58pm-4:05pm Cochlear Implantation in Single Sided Deaf Children
Susan Arndt University of Freiburg
4:05pm-4:12pm Cochlear Implants and SSD: Initial Findings with Adults, Implications for Children
Douglas Sladen Mayo Clinic
4:12pm-4:19pm Spatial Acuity and Lateralisation After Cochlear Implant in Unilateral Deafness: Where Does the Auditory Cortex Come in?
Gunesh Rajan University of Western Australia
4:19pm-4:30pm Q&A
Session 4: 4:30pm-5:35pm
CI in Children with SSD PanelModerator: Cliff Megerian, MD
4:30pm-5:26pm Cochlear Implantation for Children with Single-Sided DeafnessPanel Moderator: Cliff Megerian, MD Panelists: Angel Ramos, MD, Bruce Gantz, MD, Ricardo Bento, MD, Jill Firszt, PhD
5:26pm-5:35pm Q&A
5:35pm-7:00pm POSTER SESSION
Saturday, December 13Broadway A-D: Audiology and Hearing Science7:30am-8:30am MED-EL Manufacturer Symposium
In Sync with Natural Hearing: The Result of Passion, Partnership and ProgressBreakfast will be served. CEU credit is approved by AAA, AG Bell, and ASHA.
Session 1: 9:00am-10:00am
Programming & Related Counseling Considerations: Part IModerators: Juan Chiossone, MD & Kelly Lormore, AuD
9:00am-9:07am A New Stimulation Mode: The Virtual Tripole Monica Padilla New York University School of Medicine
9:07am-9:14am Electrophysiological Predictions of Map Parameters Using the 422 and Freedom Electrode Arrays
Melissa Polonenko
Hospital for Sick Children
9:14am-9:21am A Comparison of Impedances, Dynamic Ranges, Neural Response Telemetry, Power Requirements, and Speech Perception Results Between the Nucleus 422 and Freedom Contour Electrode Arrays
Sandra Velandia University of Miami
9:21am-9:28am Programming Young Children with the Med-El System Without Objective Measurements
Anzel Britz Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital
9:28am-9:35am Initial Experience with First Generation Data Logging in Cochlear Implants
Michelle Kraskin Weill Cornell Medical College
9:35am-9:42am Effects of Setting Thresholds for the Med-El Cochlear Implant System in Children
Stacy Payne Nemours Children’s Clinic
9:42am-9:49am Evaluation of Enhanced Processor Features in Pediatrics (ages 8-21)
Sara Neumann Hearts for Hearing
9:49am-10:00am Q&A
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
Session 2:10:30am-11:30am
Epidemiological Considerations and Tracking Longitudinal OutcomesModerators: Nick Blevins, MD & Lisa Houston, AuD
10:30am-10:37am Targeting Regional Pediatric Congenital Hearing Loss Using a Spatial Scan Statistic
Julia Elpers University of Kentucky
10:37am-10:44am Long-Term Hearing Preservation in Electric-Acoustic Patients up to 10 years
Griet Mertens University of Antwerp, Belgium
10:44am-10:51am Data-Based Calculation of Cochlear Implant Incidence in Born Deaf Infants
Robert White Stanford University
10:51am-10:58am A Relational Database for Scientific Use and Clinical Routine in a Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program
Oliver Adunka University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
10:58am-11:05am Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss: Results from a Multicenter, Longitudinal Study
Elizabeth Walker University of Iowa
11:05am-11:12am Study of Quality of Life in Cochlear Implanted Pre-Teens and Their Parents
Angel Ramos De Miguel
Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular Materno Infantil de Gran Canaria
11:12am-11:19am Trends Over Time: Cochlear Implants in Children Since 1985
Shani Dettman The University of Melbourne
11:19am-11:30am Q&A
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Saturday, December 13
Broadway A-D: Audiology and Hearing ScienceSession 3: 11:30am-12:30pm
Programming & Related Counseling Considerations: Part IIModerators: Tetsuya Tono, MD & Adrian Taylor, AuD
11:30am-11:37am A Frequency-Place Map for Electrical Stimulation in Cochlear Implants: Change Over Time
Katrien Vermeire Thomas More University College
11:37am-11:44am Treatment Alternatives for Patients with Functional Residual Hearing Post Implantation
Allison Biever Rocky Mountain Ear Center
11:44am-11:51am Comparison of Coupling Efficiency of Vibroplasty Modalities in the Management of Mixed and Conductive Hearing Loss
Rajan Gunesh University of Western Australia
11:51am-11:58am Minimizing the Risk of the Overstimulation in Children After Cochlear Implantation
Adam Walkowiak Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
11:58am-12:05pm Coding of Interaural Time Differences with Fine Structure Coding Strategies
Lide Gonzalez Hörzentrum Hannover GmbH
12:05am-12:12pm Relative Contributions of Rate and Place to Pitch Coding
David Landsberger
New York University School of Medicine
12:12pm-12:19pm Speech Understanding in Noise with the MED-EL Opus2 and Rondo Sound Processors
Martin Kompis University of Bern
12:19pm-12:30pm Q&A
12:30pm-12:59pm Lunch on Your Own
Cumberland 1&21:00pm to 2:45pm BILINGUAL WORKSHOP
Moderator: Michael DouglasPlease note that space in the Bilingual Workshop is limited and pre-registration is required. For those registering onsite, tickets will be provided on a space-available basis.
1:00pm-1:05pm Introduction: Why Support Bilingualism for Children with Cochlear Implants?
Michael Douglas Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1:05pm-1:12pm Globalization in Cochlear Implants: How bilingual Impacts Outcomes
Allyson Mellish Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
1:12pm-1:19pm The Benefits of Home Language Use in Bilingual Children with Hearing Loss
Ferenc Bunta University of Houston
1:19pm-1:26 pm Identifying Bilingual Development: What Does it Look Like?
Cristina Zarate Willemstad, Netherland-Antilles
1:26pm-1:33pm Literacy and Bilingual Children with Cochlear Implants: Vocabulary and Phonological Awareness Development
Emily Lund Texas Christian University
1:33pm-1:40pm Literacy and Bilingual Children with Cochlear Implants: Print Awareness and Home Literacy Practices
Krystal Werfel University of South Carolina
1:40pm-1:47pm Fricative Production by Bilingual and Monolingual Children with Hearing Loss
Ferenc Bunta University of Houston
1:47pm-1:54pm Bilingual Intervention Environments Michael Douglas Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1:54pm-2:01pm Using LENA (Language Environment Analysis) to Improve Outcomes for Children from Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds
Christine Yoshinaga-Itano
University of Colorado, Boulder
2:01-2:30 Guided Case Studies
2:30pm-2:45pm Q&A
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Saturday, December 13
Broadway Ballroom E+F: Speech, Language and Education7:30am-8:30am MED-EL Manufacturer Symposium
Session 1: 9:00am-10:00am
Potential for Applications of Telehealth: Pediatric Cochlear ImplantsModerators: Meredith Holcomb, AuD & Charles Yates, MD
9:00am-9:07am “Baby Talk” - Meeting the Unique Challenges of High-Risk Families Through a Tele-Therapy Program
Meg Farquhar Stanford University
9:07am-9:14am Increasing Access to Cochlear Implants: Developing a Satellite CI Center
Douglas Backous
Swedish Medical Center
9:14am-9:21am Feasibility and Satisfaction of Remote Programming
Allison Biever Rocky Mountain Ear Center
9:21am-9:28am Transforming CI Service Delivery: 12 Months Experience with Wireless Portable Programming
Yetta Abrahams
The Shepherd Centre
9:28am-9:35am Teleaudiology Net Between World Hearing Centers (Kajetany, Poland) and Other Countries
Piotr Skarzynski
International Center for Hearing and Speech, Kajetany, Poland
9:35am-9:42am Family Perceptions and Experiences with the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention System in Rural Communities
Julia Elpers University of Kentucky
9:42am-9:49am Changing Public Health Policy in Vermont to Ensure Access to Universal Newborn Hearing Screening for Homebirth Families: Midwives’ Perceptions
Linda Hazard Vermont Department of Health
9:49am-10:00am Q&A
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
Session 2: 10:30am-11:30am
Bone Anchored Implants and Other Implantable Auditory ProsthesesModerators: Moises Arriaga, MD & Sarah Oakley Holbert, AuD
10:30am-10:37am Determination of Bone-Anchored Implant Candidacy and Outcomes in the Pediatric Population
Sarah Sydlowski
Cleveland Clinic
10:37am-10:44am Baha Attract: Indications, Results and Complications Compared to Baha Connect
Pete Weber University of Massachusetts Medical School
10:44am-10:51am Implantation of a New Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Device: Outcome Measures in Performance and Quality of Life
Joseph Chen Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
10:51am-10:58am Middle Ear Implant vs Hybrid Cochlear Implant for High Frequency SNHL
Michael Glasscock
Glasscock Hearing Implant Center
10:58am-11:05am The Bonebridge Bone Conduction Instrument: Audiological Results in SSD Patients
Hannes Maier Medical University Hannover
11:05am-11:12am Vibrant Soundbridge Long Term Follow Up in SNHL
Hannes Maier Medical University Hannover
11:12am-11:19am Stability of Osseointegrated Implants for Bone Conduction in Children
Jose Rivas Clinica Rivas
11:19am-11:30am Q&A
Session 3: 11:30am-12:30pm
Global Access PanelPanel Moderator: James Saunders, MDPanelists: Howard Francis, MD, Robert Cowan, MD, Piotr Skarzynski, MD, K. Todd Houston, PhD
11:30am-12:19pm Improving Global Access to Cochlear Implant: Cost Effectiveness and Workforce Issues
12:19pm-12:30pm Q&A
12:31pm-12:59pm Lunch on Your Own
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Saturday, December 13
Cumberland 3+4: Speech, Language and EducationSession 4: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Therapeutic Considerations for Children and FamiliesModerators: Teresa Caraway, PhD & Matthew O’Malley, MD
1:00pm-1:06pm Parents in the Driver’s Seat: Using Auditory-Verbal Therapy to Create Road Maps – From Therapy Room to Home, From Birth to School-Age, From Silence to Conversation
Candace Haney
Auditory-Verbal Center, Inc.
1:06pm-1:12pm Auditory-Verbal Therapy in Children with Hearing Loss: We Do Not Have Enough Specialists
Habib Rizk Medical University of South Carolina
1:12pm-1:18pm Use of a Family Characteristics Questionnaire to Examine Broader Perspectives Regarding Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users Outcomes
Shani Dettman The University of Melbourne
1:18pm-1:24pm Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention for Young Children with Hearing Loss
Elizabeth Costa The River School
1:24pm-1:30pm Implementation of LENA for Clinical and Research Use in Sweden
Ulrika Löfkvist Karolinska University Hospital/Karolinska Institutet
1:30pm-1:36pm Working to Improve Caregivers’ Intra-Rater Reliability on the Infant-Toddler Meaningful Auditory Integrations Scales (IT-MAIS) via Video
Brittan Barker University of Iowa
1:36pm-1:42pm Development of Joint Engagement in Pediatric Patients Over Two Years Post-Implantation
Ivette Cejas University of Miami
1:42pm-1:48pm Little Ears Auditory Questionnaire & Diary Jeanne Fredriksen
MED-EL Corporation
1:49pm-2:00pm Q&A
Session 5: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Hot Topics in Cochlear ImplantationModerators: Stanley Pelosi, MD & Stephanie Wieczorek, AuD
2:00pm-2:06pm Transcutaneous Bone Conduction with the Bonebridge
Joseph Chen University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Hospital
2:06pm-2:12pm Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: Associated with Minimal Post-Operative Pain and Dizziness
Catherine Birman
University of Sydney
2:12pm-2:18pm Cochlear Implantation for Rehabilitation of Unilateral Deafness in Children: First Experiences
Gunesh Rajan University of Western Australia
2:18pm-2:24pm Health-Related Quality of Life in Romanian Cochlear Implanted Patients
Marcel Cosgarea
Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2:24pm-2:30pm Quality of Life Outcomes for Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients in Singapore
Valerie Looi Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre
2:30pm-2:36pm Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Serve as a Neurotrophin Source and Enhance the Survival of Spiral Ganglion Neurons in Vivo
Kristen Rak Julius-Maximilians-University
2:36pm-2:42pm On-Site Review and Administration of Immunizations Improves Vaccination Compliance in Children Receiving Cochlear Implants
Prashant Malhotra
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
2:42pm-2:48pm The 35delG Mutations Across Europe Luminita Radulescu
National CI Organizations PanelPanel Moderator: Craig Buchman, MDPanelists: John Niparko, MD, Christie Yoshinaga-Itano, PhD, Chris Raine, MD, Donna Sorkin, MA, Thomas Lenarz, MD, Robert Briggs, MD, Wolfe-Dieter Baumgartner, MD Eva Koltharp, MD
9:00am-9:49am Access to Cochlear Implantation
9:49am-10:00am Q&A
10:00am-10:30am Coffee Break
Session 2: 10:30am-11:30am
ABI PANELPanel Moderator: Thomas Roland, MDPanelists: Holly Teagle, AuD, Lilian Henderson, MS, J Thomas Roland, MD, William Shapiro, AuD, Daniel Lee, MD, Eric Wilkinson, MD, Jamie Glater, AuD, Vittorio Colletti, MD
10:30am-11:19am Auditory Brainstem Implantation in Children
11:19am-11:30am Q&A
Session 3: 11:30am-12:30pm
ABI: Pediatric ApplicationModerators: Matthew Carlson, MD & Carmen Hayman, AuD
11:30am-11:37am When a Cochlear Implant is No Longer an Option: ABI Management and Outcomes of a 11-Year Old Child at 16 Months Post
Beth Holstad The Moog Center for Deaf Education
11:37am-11:44am Auditory Brainstem Implant Surgery in Infants: Our Experience at a Major Tertiary Care Center in the United States
Sidharth Puram Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
11:44am-11:51am Auditory and Non-Auditory Responses in Children with Auditory Brainstem Implants
Artur Lorens Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
11:51am-11:58am The UNC Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Implant Feasibility Study: Team Approach to Patient Management and Review of Outcomes to Date
Craig Buchman University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
12:05pm-12:12pm Auditory Perception After Auditory Brainstem Implantation: Early Experience
William Shapiro New York University School of Medicine
12:12pm-12:19pm Auditory, Speech and Language Outcomes Post Auditory Brain Stem Implant in a Child with Down’s Syndrome
Linda Daniel HEAR in Dallas
12:19pm-12:30pm Q&A
Poster ListingAudiology
1 Single-Site Objective and Subjective Outcomes of Electric-Acoustic Stimulation Meredith Anderson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2 Experiences with Cochlear Implantation in Children with Asymmetrical Hearing Loss Jamie Baum Saint Luke’s Midwest Ear Institute
3 Long-Term Hearing Preservation and Aided Speech Perception Outcomes of Electric-Acoustic Stimulation
Andrea Bucker UNC Health Care
4 Performance Testing for RealLife Andreas Buechner Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
5 Relationship Between Patients with Clinical Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder and Mutations in Gjb2 Gene
Guilherme Carvalho
Unicamp
6 Performance of Cochlear Implant in Patients with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder Guilherme Carvalho
Unicamp
7 Electrode by Electrode Hearing Threshold Measurement in the Implanted Patient Salvador Castillo Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
8 Preliminary Investigation of Binaural Interaction Component of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials as a Measure of Binaural Hearing in Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users
Julianne Ceruti University of Connecticut
9 Hearing Assistive Technology and Assistive Listening Device Options for Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users
Susan Cheung University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
10 Use of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials for Assessment and Fitting of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants ~ New Approaches
Robert Cowan University of Melbourne; HEARing Cooperative Research Centre
11 Optimizing Cochlear Implant FM Settings for Today’s Classrooms Jennifer Cox New England Center for Hearing Rehabilitation
12 Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children with Cochlear Nerve Deficiency: A Case-Matched Series
Melissa DeJong Mayo Clinic
13 Assessment of Spectral and Temporal Resolution in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users Alexa Del Tufo University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Knoxville
14 The Influence of Map Parameters on Postoperative Hearing Preservation Margaret Dillon University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
15 Patient-Generated Programs for Advanced Bionics Recipients: Speech Recognition, Sound Quality, and Patient Access to Sound
Robert Dwyer Vanderbilt University
16 Relationship Between Speech Perception, Social Affiliation, and Social Participation in Children and Adolescents with Hearing Loss
Christine Evans University of Texas at Dallas
17 Cochlear Implant Mapping in Children: Correlations of eCAP and eSRT with Most Comfortable Loudness
Jolie Fainberg Emory University School of Medicine
18 Some New Robust Speech and Language Outcome Measures in Early-Implanted Long-Term Cochlear Implant Users
Kathleen Faulkner Indiana University
19 Binaural Pitch Fusion and Integration in Children with Bimodal Cochlear Implants Jennifer Fowler Oregon Health And Science University
20 Outcomes and Consequences of Revisions in Pediatric Bilateral Cochlear Implant Patients Erika Gagnon University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
21 Cochlear Implantation for Children with Unilateral Hearing Loss: A Review and Early Findings from Three Case Studies
Laura Greaver University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
22 Effectiveness of Cochlear Implantation for Tinnitus Suppression as Evaluated by the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory
Andrea Hedley-Williams
Vanderbilt University
23 Age-Normative Data for Soundfield Presentation of the BabyBio Sentences, BKB-SIN and QuickSIN: Implications for Pediatric Cochlear Implant Programs
Jourdan Holder Vanderbilt University
24 Considerations for Programming Outlying Electrodes (A Case Study) Beth Holstad The Moog Center for Deaf Education
25 Strategies for Management of Complex Pediatric Patients with Unexpected Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation
Jennifer Kolb Children’s Hospital Colorado
26 Unilateral Cochlear Implantation for Asymmetric Bilateral Hearing Loss Mélanie Laferrière Institut de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Québec (IRDPQ)
27 Spatial Hearing Improvement and Long-Term Suppressive Effect on Tinnitus after Cochlear Implantation in Profoundly Single-Sided-Deaf Patients
Griet Mertens University of Antwerp
28 Initial Speech Perception Outcomes with Fine Structure Processing (FSP) versus High-Definition Continuous Interleaved Sampling (HDCIS)
Sarah Obarowski University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
29 Use of CNC and Isophoneme Words as a Screening Tool for Cochlear Implant Candidacy Ann Peterson Mayo Clinic
30 Cochlear Implant Benefit in Patients with Usher Syndrome Piotr Skarzynski Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
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31 The Effects of Cochlear Implant Surgery on Unaided Hearing in Children, a Collection of Case Studies
Cache Pitt Utah State University
32 Are Stimulation Parameters Equivalent for the Freedom and 422 Electrode Arrays? Melissa Polonenko Hospital for Sick Children
33 Bimodal Benefit for Children: Pushing the Envelope Elizabeth Preston Utah State University
34 Changes in Children’s Speech Reception Thresholds and Spatial Release from Masking from 2 to 4 Years Post Sequential Cochlear Implantation
Christopher Raine Yorkshire Auditory Implant Service
35 A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the New Advanced Bionics Naida CI Q 70 Speech Processor and the Ultrazoom Feature in the Paediatric Population
Robyn Richards St Thomas Hearing Implant Centre
36 Relationship Between the Physiologic Spread of Excitation and Spectral-Ripple Discrimination in Cochlear Implant Users
Camryn Robinson University of Tennesee Health Science Center
37 Audiological Outcomes of Children with Cochlear Implant After Ophthalmologic Evaluation and Intervention
Paola Samuel Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade De São Paulo
38 Acoustic Bandwidth Effects on Bimodal Benefit in Children Sterling Sheffield Vanderbilt University
39 Initial Experience with Single Sided Deafness Cochlear Implantation Henryk Skarzynski Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
40 Bimodal Hearing Among Children with Hearing Preservation Douglas Sladen Mayo Clinic
41 Do Intraoperative NRT Results Predict Post-Operative Auditory Outcomes? Douglas Sladen Mayo Clinic
42 Electrophysiological Verification of Advanced Bionics ClearVoice Strategy in Adults Ann Smith University Of Iowa
43 The Value of Continuous Improvement Services in the Academic Setting Jackie Thompson Oregon Health & Science University
44 Estimation of Abnormalities of Cochlear Implant Electrode Placement Using Spread of Excitation Measurement
Adam Walkowiak Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
45 Cochlear Implant Co-Treatment Mapping Sessions: Collaborative Appointments with Audiologists and Auditory-Verbal Speech-Language Pathologists
Jori Weingarten Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Basic Research46 Hearing Loss and m.1555A>G Mitochondrial Mutation Rodrigo Bonhin Unicamp
47 Sensitivity of Cochlear-Implanted Children to Complex Tone Sweeps Mickael Deroche Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
48 Why Syllable Repetition: Auditory Perception and Vocalization Characteristics Mary Fagan University of Missouri
49 The Summating Potential in Electrocochleography Douglas Fitzpatrick
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
50 Tracking Auditory Perception and Language Acquisition of One Patient with X-linked Deafness Pre and Post Cochlear Implantation and Reporting Factors that may Influence Positive Outcomes
Amy Paoletti University of Michigan
Economics & Public Policy 51 The Benefit of Early Fitting of Cochlear Implant Speech Processor: Assessment of the
Direct CostEman Hajr King Saud University
52 Improved Patient Service Through Innovative “Cloud-Based” Technology Allison Biever Rocky Mountain Ear Center
53 Adaptation of a Medication Inventory Management System for Cochlear Implant Equipment
Elizabeth Tournis Ann & Robert. H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Other Implantable Devices54 Baha Attract Bone Conduction System-Review of the Patients and Evaluation of the First
Results in PolandPiotr Skarzynski Institute of Physiology and
Pathology of Hearing
55 Outcomes of Auditory Brainstem Implants in Children: Report of 2 Cases Omar Zemirli University Hospital Beni Messous
Rehabilitation/Educational Aspects56 Sense of Coherense, Social Networks and Mental Health Among Children with Cochlear
ImplantsLena Anmyr Karolinska Institutet
57 Multifactorial Approach to Language Acquisition in Young Children with Cochlear Implants Sophie Assmann University of Texas at Dallas
58 Performance on the Structured Photographic Expressive Language Test: Third Edition (SPELT-3) in a Cohort of Children with Cochlear Implants
Becky Baas Mayo Clinic
59 Considerations in Intervention for Children with Autism Fionna Bathgate Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
60 Relationship Between Reading Performance and Cognitive Functions in Children with Cochlear Implants
Sneha Bharadwaj Texas Woman’s University
61 Cochlear Implantation in a Child with Additional Diseases: a Discussion of Auditory Rehabilitation
Janaina Bosso Educational Foudation of Fernandopolis
62 Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implants: Using Rehabilitation to Increase Confidence in and Dependence on “Non-Preferred Ears”
Diane Brackett New England Center for Hearing Rehabilitation
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63 Early Intervention via Telepractice Cheryl Broekelmann
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
64 Parent Perspectives of the Benefits and Challenges of Cochlear Implantation in Deaf Children with Additional Disabilities
Ruth Chia BC Children’s Hospital
65 A Teletherapy Pilot Program for Children with Cochlear Implants or Bimodal Amplification Katherine Dominguez
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
66 Evaluation of Listening & Spoken Language Services Delivered through Telepractice: Provider Effectiveness, Parent Effectiveness and Satisfaction, and Child Communication Outcomes
Hannah Eskridge University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
67 The Relationship Between English Morphological Accuracy and Performance on Phonology Tests in Bimodal Bilingual Children with Cochlear Implants
Corina Goodwin University of Connecticut
68 From Musical Rhythm to Prosody to Grammar: Shared Neural Mechanisms for Language Acquisition in Adults and Children
Reyna Gordon Vanderbilt University Medical Center
69 Participation Patterns of Children With and Without Hearing Loss Meredith Gronski Washington University
70 Longitudinal Trajectories of Social Competence in Children with Cochlear Implants and Normal Hearing
Michael Hoffman University of Miami
71 I am a “Fife” Musician – One Boy’s Journey into Music Antonia Isaacson SCIC (Sydney Cochlear Implant Centre) - A Service Of RIDBC
72 Correlation Between Distance during Parent-Child Interactions and Language Outcomes in Young Children with Cochlear Implants
Jongmin Jung Purdue University
73 How Does a Cochlear Implant Work for Language Development in a Child with Severe Hearing Loss?
Katsura Kuwahara Niigata University of Health and Welfare
74 Hearing Loss in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children Carrie Lopez Arkansas Children’s Hospital
75 “Hear the Beat”: Investigating the Effects of an Early Intervention Group Using Music and Speech Therapy Including Children with Hearing Loss and their Parents/Caregivers
Shana Lucius Nationwide Children’s Hospital
76 “The Effects of Increased Semantic Information on Vocabulary Learning in Children with Hearing Loss
Emily Lund Texas Christian University
77 Relation Between Instructions to Teachers of the Deaf and Use of Novel Words During Vocabulary Lessons
Emily Lund Texas Christian University
78 Longitudinal Analyses of Caregiver Stress: Parents of Children with Cochlear Implants versus Normal Hearing
Anjana Madan University of Miami
79 Factors Influencing Outcomes in Romanian Cochlear Implanted Children Violeta Necula “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine And Pharmacy
80 Bilateral Hearing in Pre-School and School-Age Children with Cochlear Implants Anita Obrycka Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
81 Auditory Development in Very Young Profound Deaf Children Anita Obrycka Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing
82 Predictors of Social Competence in Young Children with Cochlear Implants Kimberly Peters Western Washington University
83 Predictors and Detractors on Self Advocacy in Children with Hearing Loss Hannah Pourchot University of Texas at Dallas
84 Oral Language Development in Children with Cochlear Implants: the Influence of Parents’ Academic Level
Daniela Ramos Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
85 Impact of Auditory Access on Sleep Quality of Individuals Who Use Cochlear Implants Uma Soman Vanderbilt University Medical Center
86 Examining Novel Word Learning by Children with Cochlear Implants Ruth Stoeckel Mayo Clinic
87 Guiding Expectations: Impact Factors and a Range of Outcomes MaryKay Therres MED-EL
88 Post-Language Patients Following Cochlear Implant: Hearing and Life Quality Assessment Gisele Truzzi Unicamp
89 Comprehension of Wh-Questions in Children with Cochlear Implants: Insights from an Eye Tracking Study
Zara Waldman New York Eye & Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
90 Measuring Amount of Daily Cochlear Implant use in Pediatric Recipients Using Parent Report and Objective Data Logging Measures
Elizabeth Walker University Of Iowa
91 Sibling Perspective of Family Dynamic in Families of Children with Cochlear Implants Kathryn Wiseman University of Texas at Dallas
Surgery/Medical92 Flat-Panel Computed Tomography Imaging of the Temporal Bone: Comparison of Image
Quality and Radiation Exposure to Conventional Multi-Detector Computed TomographyNathaniel Connell University of Wisconsin
Hospital And Clinics
93 Can the Scalar Location of Cochlear Implant Electrodes be Determined Using Computed Tomography? A Comparison of Conventional Multi-Detector Computed Tomography and Flat-Panel Computed Tomography
Nathaniel Connell University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
94 New Approaches to Preserve Residual Hearing and Improve Performance for Cochlear Implant Recipients
Robert Cowan University of Melbourne; HEARing Cooperative Research Centre
95 First Report of Cochlear Implantation in a Patient With Narrow Duplicated Internal Auditory Canals
Michelle Kraskin Weill Cornell Medical College
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Poster Session and Welcome ReceptionJoin your ACI Alliance Members, colleagues, and friends on Thursday, December 11 from 5:35 pm - 7:00 pm for the CI 2014 Poster Session and Welcome Reception. Also, we are delighted
to welcome Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett, who will talk about making fine whiskey beginning at 6:30 pm while allowing attendees to taste this world famous Tennessee tradition. Jack Daniel’s is the oldest registered distillery in the United States.
Poster Listing96 Reduced Cochlear Implant Performance Following the Use of Growth Hormone with
Regain of Function Following Cessation of Growth Hormone TherapyMarissa Lafer New York University School of
Medicine
97 Successful Cochlear Implantation in a Case with Subjective Deafness in the Presence of Evoked Potentials
Joerg Langer AMEOS Klinikum Halberstadt
98 Device Fixation in Cochlear Implant: Outcomes of Bone Well Technique Raquel Lauria Unicamp
99 Cochlear Implantation in Labyrinthitis Ossificans Milena Lavor Unicamp
100 Cochlear Implant in ENT Hospital HoChiMinh City-Vietnam from 2009-2012 Le Minh ENT Hospital
101 Radiologic Evaluation of Anterior Sigmoid Sinus and Correlation with Length of Operation Kate O’Connor Indiana University School of Medicine
102 Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants in Patients with Prelingual Hearing Loss Henrique Pauna Unicamp
103 Unusual Complication of Cochlear Implant Recipient on CPAP and a Simple Solution: A Case Report
Austin Person Creighton University
104 Recovery Function of the Auditory Nerve in Cochlear Implant Surgery Under Local Anesthesia and Sedation - Comparison with General Anesthesia
Rodrigo Rezende IPO
105 Hearing Preservation in Children after Cochlear Implantation Liz Shaw-Pickard University of Ottawa
106 Revision Surgery in a Case With Device Extrusion: Downward Rotation of the Receiver Stimulator
Hidehiko Takeda Toranomon Hospital
107 Pain with Failure of Cochlear Implant Device: A 5-Patient Pediatric Experience N. W. Todd Emory University School Of Medicine
108 Magnetic Guidance of a Cochlear Implant Electrode Reduces Insertion Forces in Vitro Frank Warren University of Utah
Technology109 Atypical Impedance Patterns in Cochlear Implant Recipients Jennifer Harris Boston Children’s Hospital
110 Multicentre Evaluation of the First Swimmable Sound Processor, Neptune™: Experience in Children
Nathalie Mathias Advanced Bionics AG
111 Experience of Cochlear Implant Users with the Naída CI Q70 Sound Processor Nathalie Mathias Advanced Bionics AG
112 Initial Speech Perception Outcomes with Fine Structure Processing (FSP) versus High-Definition Continuous Interleaved Sampling (HDCIS)
Sarah Obarowski University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Poster presentations will be held in the hallways surrounding the Broadway and Legends Ballrooms and throughout the conference registration area.
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Thank you to our Partners
The American Cochlear Implant Alliance would like to thank the following companies for their generous Educational Grants and Platinum Level support of the Symposium.
96 Reduced Cochlear Implant Performance Following the Use of Growth Hormone with Regain of Function Following Cessation of Growth Hormone Therapy
Marissa Lafer New York University School of Medicine
97 Successful Cochlear Implantation in a Case with Subjective Deafness in the Presence of Evoked Potentials
Joerg Langer AMEOS Klinikum Halberstadt
98 Device Fixation in Cochlear Implant: Outcomes of Bone Well Technique Raquel Lauria Unicamp
99 Cochlear Implantation in Labyrinthitis Ossificans Milena Lavor Unicamp
100 Cochlear Implant in ENT Hospital HoChiMinh City-Vietnam from 2009-2012 Le Minh ENT Hospital
101 Radiologic Evaluation of Anterior Sigmoid Sinus and Correlation with Length of Operation Kate O’Connor Indiana University School of Medicine
102 Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implants in Patients with Prelingual Hearing Loss Henrique Pauna Unicamp
103 Unusual Complication of Cochlear Implant Recipient on CPAP and a Simple Solution: A Case Report
Austin Person Creighton University
104 Recovery Function of the Auditory Nerve in Cochlear Implant Surgery Under Local Anesthesia and Sedation - Comparison with General Anesthesia
Rodrigo Rezende IPO
105 Hearing Preservation in Children after Cochlear Implantation Liz Shaw-Pickard University of Ottawa
106 Revision Surgery in a Case With Device Extrusion: Downward Rotation of the Receiver Stimulator
Hidehiko Takeda Toranomon Hospital
107 Pain with Failure of Cochlear Implant Device: A 5-Patient Pediatric Experience N. W. Todd Emory University School Of Medicine
108 Magnetic Guidance of a Cochlear Implant Electrode Reduces Insertion Forces in Vitro Frank Warren University of Utah
Technology109 Atypical Impedance Patterns in Cochlear Implant Recipients Jennifer Harris Boston Children’s Hospital
110 Multicentre Evaluation of the First Swimmable Sound Processor, Neptune™: Experience in Children
Nathalie Mathias Advanced Bionics AG
111 Experience of Cochlear Implant Users with the Naída CI Q70 Sound Processor Nathalie Mathias Advanced Bionics AG
112 Initial Speech Perception Outcomes with Fine Structure Processing (FSP) versus High-Definition Continuous Interleaved Sampling (HDCIS)
Sarah Obarowski University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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DePuy SynthesDePuy Synthes, part of the Medical Devices & Diagnostics (MD&D) segment of Johnson & Johnson, offers products and services that focus on joint reconstruction, trauma, spinal surgery, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, biomaterials and power [email protected] • (508) 880-8100www.depuysynthes.com
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Grace MedicalGrace Medical provides innovative product solutions for the ENT surgeon, including Titanium and HA adjustable implants, Nitinol Stapes and Malleus Pistons, Ventilation Tubes and [email protected] • (901) 386-0990www.gracemedical.com
Kurz MedicalKurz is a world leader in titanium and nitinol passive middle ear implants offering innovative and research driven designs in both fixed and adjustable length [email protected] • (651) 895-3918 www.kurzmed.com
The LENA Research FoundationThe LENA Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides advanced technology and programs to accelerate the language development of children birth to five and close achievement [email protected] • (866) 503-9918www.lenafoundation.org
Lydia DenworthScience writer Lydia Denworth explores her son’s hearing loss, sound, language acquisition, brain plasticity and Deaf culture in her acclaimed new book, I Can Hear You Whisper. Called “enthralling,” “rigorous,” and “luminous,” the book has been widely featured including in the New York Times and NPR. Books available for sale and signing on Friday during lunch. www.lydiadenworth.com
Oticon MedicalOticon Medical is the manufacturer of the Ponto bone conduction implant system, which includes the Ponto Plus processor with advanced wireless functionality. [email protected] • (888) 277-8014www.oticonmedical.com
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Oticon PediatricsWe realize that to acquire necessary language, literacy and cognitive abilities, children depend on FM and hearing solutions that offer optimal audibility. This is core to Oticon’s pediatric [email protected] • (888) 684-7331www.oticonusa.com
Otomed, Inc.(800) 433.7703www.otomed.com
Ototronix, LLCOtotronix designs and manufactures advanced technologies for treatment and diagnosis of hearing loss including the MAXUM middle ear hearing implant, Otogram audiometer and Nystagram VNG diagnostic [email protected] • (855) OTOTRONIXwww.ototronix.com
Sophono, Inc.Sophono’s revolutionary magnetic, osseointegrated implant offers the industry’s smallest magnetic implant paired with a proven sound processor, providing hearing loss patients with outstanding sound [email protected] • (720) 407-5160www.sophono.com
StrykerStryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and [email protected] • (269) 389-7441www.stryker.com
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Housing & Travel InformationVenue and Housing InformationOmni Nashville Hotel 250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 782-5300 Fax: (615) 743-6002 www.omnihotels.com/nashvilleThe meeting venue is the new Omni Nashville Hotel, located just steps away from the retail, restaurants and entertainment venues along vibrant 5th Avenue. Across from the new Music City Center, this beautiful downtown Nashville hotel is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character, and is integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum® on three levels. Hotel highlights include 2 restaurants, a live entertainment outlet, spa and fitness center, and a full business center. Richly designed guest room features include plush bedding, elegant bathrooms, robes, and fully stocked refreshment center, in-room safe, evening turndown service upon request, daily newspaper, high speed Wi-F and speaker phone.Cancellations must be at least 3 days prior to arrival in order to avoid a cancellation penalty of 1 night’s room and tax. Hotel check-in is 3pm and check-out is 12noon.
TAXI SERVICEFrom Nashville International Airport (BNA): From the airport, the meter starts at $7 and the rate is $2.10 per mile. There is a flat rate of $25 to the downtown area and the Opryland Hotel area, plus an additional passenger charge of $1 when accompanying original passenger and
proceeding to same destination.
Company Name Phone1-800-TaxiCab 1-800-829-4222
Allied Cab 615-333-3333
American Music City Cab 615-865-4100
Checker Cab 615-256-7000
Nashville Cab 615-333-3333
United Cab 615-228-6969
Volunteer Cab 615-955-7777
Yellow Cab 615-256-0101
PERSONAL VEHICLEFrom Nashville International Airport (BNA): From airport exit south on Airport Service Road. Proceed 0.2 miles. Turn left toward Terminal Drive. Continue 272 feet. Proceed straight onto Terminal Drive. Take the ramp onto I-40 West, continue 5.1 miles. Take a slight left to stay on I-40 West (signs for Huntsville/Memphis/Interstate 65 South). Take exit 210C for 2nd Avenue toward 4th Avenue/U.S. 41 Alternate S/U.S. 31 Alternate S. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 2nd Ave. and merge onto 2nd Ave. S. Turn left onto Korean Veterans Blvd. Omni Nashville Hotel will be on the right.Airport address: Nashville International Airport, 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
PARKINGValet parking - $30 overnight Daily and Event parking - $14Self-Parking is available at the Music City Centre garage adjacent to the hotel for $18 per day with in/out privileges. The garage entrance is on 6th Avenue between Korean Veterans Boulevard and Demonbreun. Inform the Front Desk upon check-in for validation.
Dining OptionsThere are many great dining options in close proximity to the Omni as illustrated below. For attendees short on time, there are grab-and-go stations in the hotel (inside Bongo Java) or inside the Country Music Hall of Fame. There are additional options across the street inside the Convention Center including Dunkin Donuts and Al Taglio (pizza). Subway, Quiznos, Nuvo Burrito, J. Gumbo and Hot Chicken are all within short distance of the hotel (please see concierge for walking directions). Additional Points of Interest and Dining/Entertainment Maps are also available at the Registration desk.
N E A R B Y R E S T A U R A N T S
OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL Kitchen Notes Barlines Bob’s Steak & Chop House Bongo Java Two Twenty Two (inside the CMHF&M) DOWNTOWN Rock Bottom Brewery Hard Rock Café Jack’s BBQ Broadway Brewhouse and Mojo Grill Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Paradise Park Trailer Park Manny’s House of Pizza Green Curry Thai Cuisine The Peanut Shop B.B. King’s Demos Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant Wildhorse Saloon Peace, Love and Little Donuts THE GULCH (Within 4-6 Blocks West) Whiskey Kitchen Virago Sambuca Arnold’s Country Kitchen Cantina Laredo Pour House Ru San’s Sushi
SOBRO (Within 1-2 Blocks) Etch The Southern Copper Kettle Sole Mio Past Perfect The Listening Room
Peg Leg Porker Flyte
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Upcoming ACI Alliance Sponsored Meetings
OCTOBER 15-17, 2015 / WASHINGTON, DCEmerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation and ACI Alliance on the Hill (October 14)Sponsor: American Cochlear Implant Alliance
MAY 11-14, 2016 / TORONTO, CANADACI 2016 International14th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable TechnologiesSponsors: American Cochlear Implant Alliance and University of TorontoScientific Program Chairs: Dr. Julian Nedselski and Dr. Joseph Chen
JULY 27-29, 2017 / SAN FRANCISCO, CACI 2017 Pediatric 15th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in ChildrenSponsors: American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Stanford University School of Medicine, and University of California San FranciscoScientific Program Chairs: Dr. Nik Blevins and Dr. Steven W. Cheung
Thank you for attending!
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Schedule at a GlanceThursday, December 117:30am-8:30am Advanced Bionics Breakfast Symposuim: Complete Hearing Solutions
to Enhance Patient Outcomes 8:30am-8:45am Introduction to the Evoloving Field of Hearing Restoration in Children
8:45am-10:20am Session: Baby Talk: Speech and Language Development in the First Years of Life
10:20am-10:50am Coffee Break10:50am-12:06pm Session: Hot Topics in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation