Little Listeners: Understanding and Accomodating Hearing Needs in Early Years

By attending this webinar, participants will leave with a better understanding of how different hearing needs in early childhood can have significant impacts on a child’s development, language acquisition, social skills, and academic performance. We will address critical aspects of early intervention, communication strategies, and support services tailored for children with hearing differences. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and strategies for supporting the little listeners in your life!

In this webinar, you will gain an understanding of:

• The impact of hearing levels in young children’s language development.  
• Appropriate accommodations for children experiencing reduced hearing.  
• The impact of room acoustics on access to instruction and language exposure.

Erin Nokes is an educational and pediatric audiologist who has been practicing in the Bay Area for over 28 years. Her primary position is with the Early Start Program with Santa Clara County Office of Education. She is also a lecturer in the San Jose State University Communication Disorders and Science Department, and the consulting audiologist for the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s newborn hearing screening program.

This Zoom webinar series is offered for FIRST 5 Partners and other local professionals such as Early interventionists, Social Workers, Home Visitors, Childcare and Preschool providers, Family Resource Center staff, Therapeutic Service Providers, and Parents too! This webinar will be presented in English.

Funded by a generous grant from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

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