SAVE THE DATE!

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SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE!
What: Evening Meeting Round Table Discussion: Are the new CDC Milestone Guidelines delaying identification?
When: Tues,10/24/2023 at 6:30pm
Cost: FREE to DSHA Members
In-person and virtual options will be offered – check back for more details.  

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Ethics CE Opportunity Being Offered Online 10/12/2023 By Cooks Children’s Rehab Services

CE Opportunity Sponsored by Cooks Children’s Rehab Services (please note that this is not a DSHA-sponsored event)

SLP Ethics: Taking the Blinders Off

Thursday, 10/12/2023 8:00-10:00 am CST
Zoom
Recorded version available around 12/1/2023. That registration will be sent later.
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/SLP-Ethics-2023 – free
CEU information at the registration link

Speakers:
DeeDee Hernandez, M.S., CCC/SLP
, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of pediatric experience and has worked with Cook Children’s since 2014. She treats a variety of communication disorders including early language delays, apraxia of speech, expressive language impairments and children with autism. DeeDee enjoys guiding families and their children to reach their potential through individualized approach and believes family involvement is instrumental for successful therapy.
Financial Disclosure: DeeDee is a paid employee of Cook Children’s Medical Center. She is not receiving compensation for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosure: none

Tonia Kline, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years pediatric experience and has been with Cook Children’s since 2011. Tonia’s passion is helping infants and younger children with Dysphagia and Pediatric Feeding Disorders and their families as well as working with infants and children with Cleft Lip/Palate as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Financial Disclosure: Tonia is a paid employee of Cook Children’s Medical Center. She is not receiving compensation for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosure: none

Jonathan Suarez, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with over 13 years of pediatric experience and has worked at Cook Children’s since 2012. He has a strong passion for treating children with cleft palate/VPI, early language delays and autism. He has presented at the local and state levels.
Financial Disclosure: Jonathanis a paid employee of Cook Children’s Medical Center. He is not receiving compensation for this presentation.
Non-Financial Disclosure: none


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ATTN DSHA MEMBERS: VIrtually Attend the DSHA Executive Council Monthly Meeting on September 7, 2023

Happy September!   There will be a DSHA Executive Council monthly virtual meeting on September 7, 2023.   Please attend if you have interest in becoming involved in DSHA or just want to listen.   For a Zoom link, email mmscopio@gmail.com.


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DSHA Presents “Building Cultural Capability:  Application to Assessment and Treatment” on July 17, 2023

Save the Date…Monday, July 17, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm!

DSHA will host Dr. Kyoto Gregory-Martin who will be presenting on the topic of Cultural Humility.

Online registration to be available later in May.


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Learn about the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Delaware SLPs: 

We invite you to check it out and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in audiology and speech-language pathology here: The Fight for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.


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DSHA Members – DSHA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Meeting Notice for April 2023

Hello DSHA Members!

We are excited to get keep the discussion going on with the important DSHA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. This is a planning period. Members can expect continuing education presentations and other opportunities beginning in July 2023.
We will be meeting on Tues, 4/25/2023 at 6:30pm over Zoom. 

Topic: DSHA DEI Meeting 

Time: April 25, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
We welcome all to join us as we continue to develop a plan for moving forward. We look forward to seeing those who are interested in participating! Please contact Brooke Crenshaw brooke.crenshaw@gmail.com with any questions or
to obtain a link to the meeting.

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Participation requested in dissertation survey

PhD candidate, Ellen Cooper at the University of South Carolina is seeking SLPs who would be willing to complete a dissertation survey. The purpose of this study is to learn about training and experiences of speech-language pathologists.   To participate, visit https://redcap.link/SLPsurvey

If you have questions about the survey, please contact Ellen Cooper at eccooper@email.sc.edu.


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Suggested Read: ASHA Article On Language Development and Impairment in Children With Mild to Moderate Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Link to entire article:  https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2016_JSLHR-L-16-0297

Abstract

Purpose
The goal of this study was to examine language development and factors related to language impairments in children with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss (MMHL).  The goal of this study was to examine language development and factors related to language impairments in children with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss (MMHL).

Method
Ninety children, aged 8–16 years (46 children with MMHL; 44 aged-matched controls), were administered a battery of standardized language assessments, including measures of phonological processing, receptive and expressive vocabulary and grammar, word and nonword reading, and parental report of communication skills. Group differences were examined after controlling for nonverbal ability.

Results
Children with MMHL performed as well as controls on receptive vocabulary and word and nonword reading. They also performed within normal limits, albeit significantly worse than controls, on expressive vocabulary, and on receptive and expressive grammar, and worse than both controls and standardized norms on phonological processing and parental report of communication skills. However, there was considerable variation in performance, with 26% showing evidence of clinically significant oral or written language impairments. Poor performance was not linked to severity of hearing loss nor age of diagnosis. Rather, outcomes were related to nonverbal ability, maternal education, and presence/absence of family history of language problems.

Conclusions
Clinically significant language impairments are not an inevitable consequence of MMHL. Risk factors appear to include lower maternal education and family history of language problems, whereas nonverbal ability may constitute a protective factor.


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Article of Interest: Chemical Exposure in Utero May Impact Child’s Language Acquisition

Check out this article of interest…Chemical Exposure in Utero May Impact Child’s Language Acquisition

To access the article, follow this link:  https://hearingreview.com/inside-hearing/research/acquisition


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