Supporting DHH Students who are Autistic
(45-minute session)
This session will discuss the varied presentations that teachers may see when working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) and autistic in the mainstream setting. It will also cover some of the possible challenges that may arise due to the intersectionality of hearing loss and autism.
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Identify strategies that can be used with students in their own caseloads or classrooms.
- Describe the potential impact that autism and hearing loss have together on a student’s learning and language development.
- Create programming by using the student’s strength and/or interest as a key source of input.
Connection for Communication of Autistic DHH Children
(45-minute session)
Teachers and therapists, do you serve children who are DHH and autistic? Do you feel it’s a bumpy ride navigating their complex communication needs? This presentation promises to take you on an exciting, informational journey. Buckle up to hit the old road in a new way!
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the impact of autism spectrum disorder and pre-lingual hearing loss on communication development.
- Identify and analyze an intervention framework based on evidence-based practices to support autistic DHH children achieve their “personal best.”
- List resources to augment professional understanding of the complex needs of children and caregivers to help provide individualized intervention.
