Coaching Parents of Deaf Children in a Virtual World

Content

We have all moved to a virtual world where online therapy is becoming the norm and hybrid services may become the new normal.

• What does this mean for the children with whom we work?
• Is a listening and spoken language outcome possible?
• How can we coach parents and ensure that children's language is monitored and developed effectively?

Attendees joined us for an interactive presentation and discussion with practical examples that explored telepractice techniques, tips and research. We reviewed videos of children who have received online services and heard from parents regarding their experiences. We considered how to assess children's listening remotely, plan age-appropriate activities for children under the age of five and make screen time a positive experience for parents of children who are deaf.

Larissa McColgan has completed one year of Advanced Training towards Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT) certification and shared her experience of AVT as well as those of parents receiving AVT in Scotland.

There was the opportunity to ask questions regarding telepractice, parent coaching, Auditory Verbal Therapy and training.

Participants said:

"Frances and Maria Vittoria's section was very interesting and useful, and [parent's] take was amazing."

"Really interesting and well organised."

Target Audience

Teachers of deaf children, Speech and Language Therapists, Audiologists, Parents.

Presenters

Frances Clark is a Senior Auditory Verbal Therapist and Clinical Lead for Auditory Verbal UK.

Mariavittoria Vallarino is the first Italian Auditory Verbal Therapist to qualify in the UK and is based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Larissa McColgan works as a qualified Teacher of the Deaf with the Ayrshire hearing Impairment Service in Scotland.