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A Training Day for Speech & Language Therapists
facilitated by the SLTs at the National Cochlear Implant Programme
Outline of content:
 Cochlear implant carepathways
 Interpreting an audiogram/basic audiology with specific reference to auditory speech
discrimination
 Assessments
 Therapy approaches, specifically for
o Children post neo natal screening
o Children diagnosed late
o Post lingually deafened children
o Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
o Deaf children with complex needs
 Assistive listening technology
 Modes of communication/role of ISL
 Outcomes post CI
When: Monday 9th October 2017
10am – 4pm
Registration from 9:30am (tea & coffee will be available)
Lunch will be included
to be followed by SIG meeting 4 – 4:30pm
Where: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Cost: €20 for non SIG members, free to SIG members
Application forms and payment facilities will be available shortly, in the meantime expressions of interest
are being accepted by email:
Jennifer Robertson
Clinical Specialist SLT
National Cochlear Implant Programme
Beaumont Hospital
Dublin 9
[email protected]