Cochlear Implants: Educational Implications for Children

Developer: Linda Benton, MSEd

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Maximum Number of Participants: 24

Total hours: 4 hours

This workshop will describe what a cochlear implant is, how it works, and who is a candidate for an implant. Included will be information on the role of the educational interpreter in supporting the educational and language development of children with cochlear implants in and outside the classroom. Participants will also become aware of the debate over cochlear implants, including the National Association for the Deaf position paper on implants for both children and adults and the Deaf community perspective on implants and their impact on Deaf culture. Activities will include lecture, video, class discussion and interactive activities.

New York State Knowledge Competencies:

Child and Adolescent Development
Sign Communication Systems
Communication Assessment
Deaf Culture/Heritage
Training Students to Use Interpreting Services
Etiology of Hearing Loss
Educational Amplification
Educational/Social Impact of Hearing Loss

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