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s of hearing aids for musicians, treading familiar turf by discussing the psycho-social aspects of hearing loss and the trans-theoretical model . Finally, Advisory Board member Christine Yoshinaga-Itano chaired and presented on the final session of the week, looking at relationship between language and social skills of deaf and hard of hearing children [...] many cross overs between their research and their contributions to Ida. Advisory Board chairwoman Louise Hickson chaired a roundtable on Evidence Based Practices, which included Ida fellow Terry Chisolm as one of the participants. Founding Advisory Board member Adrian Davis co-chaired a roundtable on hearing as a global health priority – a project he [...] , presented on design considerations for self-management programs for adults with hearing loss. The panel was chaired by Eriksholm’s Ariane Laplante-Levesque. Advisory Board DeWet Swanepoel chaired a on the panel about using teleaudiology to assess people with hearing loss. His fellow Advisory Board member Lucille Beck presented her work on how the

eLearning and Innovation Specialist Jamie Owen will give the presentation, "Telehealth in Audiology: Engaging and Motivating Patients Online," focusing on telehealth and Ida’s Telecare Tools. The presentation will look at telehealth in the broadest sense, introducing participants to the concept, Ida’s work with it through our Vision 2020 process, and the [...] the emerging trends we’ve identified. We will highlight the benefits of telehealth for both clinicians and people with hearing loss. There will also be an introduction to the Ida Telecare platform and how hearing care professionals can bring person-centered care into teleaudiology. Participants in the presentation will be eligible for CEUs. As part of [...] community to help us continue the discussion in our Forum. Jodi Contor, Frances Lockhart, and Beth Atkinson will share how they use teleheath in their practices, what investments they have made, what barriers they have overcome to make the implementation successful, and what advantages they have reaped from using telehealth. Click here to join the discussion

2015. Fifteen participants from eight countries met over a day and a half to discuss how hearing healthcare professionals and tinnitus patients manage tinnitus. We wish to thank all of our collaborators for their input and hard work to make these tools a reality, and look forward to hearing from our community about their use. [...] ENTs, and psychologists, the Tinnitus Management suite of tools offers hearing care professionals a way to structure appointments with their patients. The Tinnitus Thermometer is designed to help patients articulate how they feel about their tinnitus on any given day. This allows the hearing care professional to tailor their counseling method and track [...] for new tinnitus patients to help them understand and deal with their condition at the onset of tinnitus. All of the tools aim to offer hearing care professionals a way to address their patients’ concerns and to help ease patient anxiety regarding tinnitus, allowing them to manage their condition and live well with it. The tools are a product of the

brought together 50 audiology students and recent graduates for three days of different activities and workshops. Learning and Innovation Specialist Jamie Owen and Communication Specialist Amanda Farah Cox presented the Communication Partner tools on Saturday. Summer Camp participants were introduced to the concept and importance of Communication Partners [...] presentation placed a particular focus on Goal Sharing for Partners, and the participants learned how and when to introduce the tool in their session. They then split off into pairs and practiced using the tool, imaging how Gill and John would answer the questions. The presentation wrapped up with a My Ida Moment, where participants were asked to reflect [...] “ A Sense of Irritation ,” about Gill and John. The participants were asked to reflect in particular on how Gill’s hearing loss has changed the roles within her relationship with John. This was followed by a brief introduction to the Communication Partner tools, the Partner Journey, the Communication Rings, and Goal Sharing for Partners. The presentation

mention the Telecare versions of Living Well and My Turn to Talk. The online tools can also be used to save even more time by having the person with hearing loss complete the activities prior to the appointment. Paula is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland’s Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, where she specializes in aural [...] article in the ASHA Leader recommends Ida’s Communication Rings and Living Well tools as visual aids to help people with hearing loss prioritize their rehabilitation. “A Framework that Puts Patients at the Center of Audiologic Care,” by Paula Schauer, AuD, recommends the Communication Rings and Living Well as visual aids that can support the COSI or be used [...] used as an alternative in person-centered care. Paula also taps into the necessity of hearing care professionals being fit for the future in her article, emphasizing the increasing importance of audiologic counseling, personalized treatment plans, and that, “upcoming regulatory changes require audiologists to show that the efficacy of their services…it

purchased their company in 2011 and now have five clinics, and are continuing to hire new audiologists and front-of-house staff. Trevor is currently working on his AuD, and continues to see a full load of clients. Trevor’s interest in person-centered care began early in his career. “When I started practicing, I designed and implemented an individualized [...] slowly, and lots of repetition. “We focus a lot on taking the process from very simple to becoming more and more complex, involving the family as much as possible,” he says. This can mean waiting until second and third appointments to explain volume controls and wax guards to his clients, giving them time to adjust to handling their hearing aids first [...] handouts cover practical information about hearing loss, what clients should expect from their journey, the different hearing aids the clinicians fit, and more complex concepts like neuroplasticity and the advantages of using amplification. Audiocorp’s front-of-house staff trained in person-centered methods, and the website has further resources for clients

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Growing Up with Hearing Loss Growing Up with Hearing Loss is an interactive platform to help children and young adults with hearing loss and their families successfully manage key transitions and use them as opportunities to learn, grow, and discover new things about themselves and the world. What are the benefits? Enables children and young adults with [...] additional opportunities and challenges. By reflecting on where they are now and where they are going next, they can begin to think about their short and long-term goals and learn to plan the steps they will take to get there. For hearing care professionals, Growing Up with Hearing Loss offers an effective way to help children and young adults reflect on how [...] with hearing loss and their families to: Learn about their new environment and plan a successful transition Identify and articulate their needs for professional support Openly discuss the child or young adult's hearing loss in the family Provides hearing care professionals with: An effective go-to suite of online resources for children, young adults

Audiology, UK Huw has worked in audiology and with cochlear implants since 1983 and leads the adult audiology services at one of the largest hospitals in the UK. Darcy Benson Au.D., audiologist and practice owner, US California Hearing Center and Audiology Services, Inc. Darcy brings her perspective as a clinic owner and manager. We look forward to the insights [...] Ph.D. Communication Pathology Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology University of Pretoria, ZA Deborah Ferarri Ph.D. Professor, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Department School of Dentistry of Bauru University of São Paulo, BR Uwe Hermann Senior Director and Head of Eriksholm Research Centre, DK Ida wishes to thank [...] We are happy to continue working both with Mel and the Ear Foundation. They will be joining our current Advisory Board members: Louise Hickson Ph.D. Professor of Audiology Co-Director, Communication Disability Centre The University of Queensland, AUS Lucille Beck Ph.D. Director of Audiology and Speech Pathology Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

implementation, and monitoring of the national hearing care strategies.” To achieve this, participants reviewed the major causes of hearing loss and the current state of ear and hearing care among Member States. The meeting was also an opportunity for the different stakeholders to build connections between their areas of expertise and as a knowledge [...] in ear and hearing care. This will be investigated in part by looking at how World Hearing Day (which the Ida Institute sourced a logo for through a competition in 2015) can be promoted most effectively across all regions and themes. “It’s very exciting to be a part of such a diverse group representing so many different aspects of hearing health care [...] the prevention of deafness and hearing loss. Ida Managing Director Lise Lotte Bundesen attended the two-day meeting at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, along with more than 60 participants from around the world in fields including the hearing healthcare professions, NGOs, research, civil society groups, UN agencies, and manufacturers. The meeting

“Successes, Gaps and Challenges in CI Rehabilitation: The CI Journey for Children and their Families” seminar in April 2015. The Journey of Life tool presents hearing impairment as a lifelong journey with different milestones to be reached and passed through. The tool will enable hearing care professionals to work with parents and children to set goals [...] helping them to make decisions with the hearing care professional and personalizing the child’s care. Topics to be addressed by the tool will include everyday needs, feelings, technology, and resources. Collaborators on the project are Carolyne Edwards, Vivan Gies, Amy Szarkowski, Kalyani Mandke, Nancy Muscato, and Beth Atkinson, all of whom participated [...] goals, identify the steps required to reach those goals, and decide with parents and children what they wish to do in order to take those steps. The tool will come with documentation forms to record the discussions and decisions. This pediatric tool will be intended for use with children ages 0-12. It will give families autonomy over the child’s journey