Total Communication is an approach that many families of children with hearing loss choose for their child. By definition, total communication is using any means to communicate – sign language, fingerspelling, lip reading, writing, listening, and spoken language. Children often enter total communication classrooms with parents stating they are eager for their child to learn sign language but asking “How will you also facilitate my child’s listening and spoken language skills?” In this session, providers will learn how to incorporate auditory-based strategies into a total communication setting in order to grow a child’s listening and spoken language. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or
federal grants.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1) List at least 3 factors that contribute to prognosis for listening and spoken language outcomes
2) Describe the 4 stages in Erber's auditory hierarchy (the 4 stages of listening development)
3) List 3 Specific assessments for children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing
4) Describe 3 auditory strategies to improve listening and spoken language abilities
Carrie Norman is the owner of The Hope Center for Hearing and Communication and receives a salary from Collaborative Communications. She received a speaking fee from Region 4 ESC. Non-Financial: none.
Andi Bell receives a salary from Therapy 2000 and received a speaking fee from Region 4 Education Service Center. Non-Financial: none.
This session is offered for .55 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area).
In order to receive ASHA CEUs, Participants must attend the entire session.
