Trainings in Early Intervention with Infants and Toddlers with Hearing Loss Nancy Grosz Sager, M.A. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs Consultant California Department of Education Sacramento, California Karen Rossi, M.A. Omaha Hearing School Omaha, Nebraska
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Trainings in Early Intervention with Infants and Toddlers with Hearing Loss
Nancy Grosz Sager, M.A.Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs ConsultantCalifornia Department of EducationSacramento, California
In the past 12 months, I have not had a significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of the product(s) or provider(s) of the service(s) that will be discussed in my presentation.
This presentation will (not) include discussion of pharmaceuticals or devices that have not been approved by the FDA or if you will be discussing unapproved or “off-label” uses of pharmaceuticals or devices.
MCHB Grant Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention
California Deaf and Hard of Hearing Early Start Workgroup
Developed “Best Practices” Chose parent-infant curricula and
training Chose language assessment tools Develop statewide assessment and
reporting program
Best Practices for Infants and Toddlers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Family centered and relationship based
Communication focused Sensitive to all cultures (including
Deaf Culture) Respectful of all languages
(including American Sign Language) and communication modes
Best Practices for Infants and Toddlers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Developmentally appropriate Evidence based Disability sensitive Community based Meaningful and functional Collaborative
Best Practices for Infants and Toddlers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Identification and Referral Assessment of Unique Needs Family Centered Services Service Delivery Personnel Standards Learning Environments Curriculum and Instruction Transition to Part B (Preschool) Services
Local educational agencies Nonpublic schools Teacher training programs
Overall Objectives Establish some commonality in ways
professionals approach this population Establish common concepts and
terminology for professionals to engage in conversations with one another
Remain modality respectful—provide professionals with a parent component that is added to the child’s program
Update professionals—earlier access to sound brings exciting new outcomes
Assumptions Attendees invited were trained
professionals in the areas of Education of the deaf/hard of hearing Speech language pathology Audiology
For these professionals, this was advanced, specific training
For others, the training merely enhanced awareness/support for above professionals
General Features
Training was all day--8:30-3:30 Presentation of information included
PowerPoint presentations Videotapes, specific examples, and
handouts to illustrate points Each program received one Toolbox
to help implement training
Overview
Overview of typically-developing babies Receptive language Expressive language Audition Speech
Basis to strive for All bets are off!
Distinctive Parent-Child Interactions
Eight “Signature Behaviors” that foster language development
Eight “Signature Behaviors” that foster development of listening
Practice
Practiced how to recognize these distinctive parent-child interactions
Practiced how to determine where communication is breaking down between parent and child
Teaching Techniques
Explored teaching techniques appropriate when working with families Playing and learning together Questioning Coaching Demonstration Discussion Discussing and completing appropriate
worksheets together
Personalizing Intervention
Determine skills to improve parent/family interactions and communication with child
Target skills to improve the child’s listening abilities
Target skills to improve child’s receptive and expressive language
Target ways to provide practice for families in developing all of these skills during daily routines
Engaging Families
Important to actively engage family in all intervention activities
Recognize that families of infants and toddlers need to implement the program the child needs…..
……unless you plan to move in!
Conclusion of the Trainings
Each local education agency/program received a Toolbox to reinforce the concepts presented
Practice was provided Familiarizing selves with materials Examining all the potential uses Learning how to share materials with
other staff members Discovering how to orient other staff
Evaluations
97% of the participants rated the trainings “very good” or “excellent”
“One of the best in-services I have attended which directly relates to what I do! Very useful and applicable.”
This training was very clearly explained and is very applicable to the specific age/ability level of the kids I work with. This has been one of the best and most useful conference I have ever attended.
Evaluation Comments
[I liked best that] “the curriculum was geared toward coaching the parent instead of direct service.”
“Good emphasis on inter-actional, meaningful experiences based on child’s focus and interests. Coaching versus traditional approach.”
Karen has a great style; friendly and sincere. She is a wealth of information.
Next Steps
Trainings in Best Practices Trainings in Assessment