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Past Webinars

Genetic Testing for Hearing Loss: Who, What, Where, When, How and Why?

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7pm CT.

Genetic testing is an integral part of evaluation of all children with sensorineural hearing loss with direct impact on clinical care. In this webinar we  present a practical approach to genetic testing in children with hearing loss such that any provider can confidently discuss genetic testing for hearing loss with patients and order testing. The seminar focuses on how to counsel around, order and interpret results with an emphasis on the impact of a genetic diagnosis on treatment and audiologic follow-up.  

Agenda 

1. Develop an approach to pre-testing counselling for clinicians ordering genetic testing in children with hearing loss
2. Describe test options for genetic evaluation
3. Interpret genetic testing reports
4. Apply options for communicating results to family and providing counselling
5. Describe the impact of genetic diagnosis on caregiver grief and readiness for treatment
6. Apply a genetic etiology based approach to audiologic follow up
7. Summarize available treatments for genetic hearing loss including gene therapies

Target Audience

This activity is designed for health care professionals involved in the care of children with otolaryngology, hearing, speech, and swallowing disorders. Uniquely composed of physicians and allied health care professionals, otolaryngologists, pediatricians, basic scientists, audiologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Credits: Will not be issued for this webinar. 

Moderator: Sharon Cushing, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Disclosure: Sharon Cushing receives a salary from Hospital for Sick Children and has received a research grant from Cochlear Corporation. Other financial disclosures: Decibel Therapeutics as a retained consultant. She has nonfinancial relations with Interacoustics for in kind equipment, Plural Publishing as Editor, and Cochlear Corporation in the Speaker’s Bureau. 

Featured Speaker

	Eliot Shearer, MD, PhD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and member of the Cochlear Implant Program at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). Dr. Shearer is the Principal Investigator of the Translational Hearing Genomics Lab. His laboratory studies the genetics of hearing loss and other ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is internationally recognized for his work in developing a new genetic testing platform for the diagnosis of hearing loss and has written many research articles and several book chapters on the subject. Dr. Shearer is also the Boston Children’s Site Principal Investigator for a sponsored Phase I/II clinical trial for gene therapy for OTOF hearing loss. Disclosure: Eliot Shearer receives a salary from Harvard Medical School and has received a grant from Eli Lilly/Akous. He has no disclosures beyond financial matters.
	Shelby Redfield, MS CGC, is a genetic counselor in the department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children’s Hospital and a member of the Translational Hearing Genomics Lab. Her clinical practice brings personalized, compassionate genetic counseling and testing to patients and families with sensorineural hearing loss. Her research interests include hearing loss gene discovery, the expansion of known phenotypic spectrums of rare genetic conditions, and the identification of novel variants in hearing loss genes using cutting-edge sequencing technologies.  Disclosure: Shelby Redfield received a salary from Boston Children’s Hospital; She has no disclosures beyond financial matters.
	Jennifer Butler, AuD, CCC-A is a pediatric audiologist in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her primary clinical and professional interests include comprehensive diagnostic assessments, interprofessional education, and care coordination for patients with medical and developmental complexities. Disclosure:Jennifer Butler received a salary from Boston Children's Hospital. She has no disclosures beyond financial matters.

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Exploring Externships in Pediatric Audiology

Tuesday, August 27th, 7:00-8:30pm CT 

Join us for a FREE virtual event dedicated to exploring pediatric audiology externships opportunities! Hear from a distinguished panel of audiologists representing leading pediatric audiology clinics nationwide! If you are considering an externship in pediatrics, this is the perfect chance to gain valuable insight and guidance. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to advance your career in pediatric audiology!

Host
	Madison Howe, AuD, CCC-A
Panelist
	Wendy Steuerwald, Au.D. Phoenix Children's		Jennifer Wilk, Au.D., CCC-A Pediatric ENT of Atlanta
	Kristen Stanton, Au.D., CCC-A Rady Children's Hospital		Julie Verhoff, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A Nemours Children's Health

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Guiding a New Generation: The Art of Multidisciplinary Precepting in Pediatric Care

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7pm CT. 

Quality clinical precepting is essential for student development and the advancement of our fields. This webinar will explore the art of precepting students in pediatric specialties through a multidisciplinary lens. We will delve into the application of Self-Determination Theory as a framework to motivate and guide students in their clinical growth. Expert speakers will discuss incorporating a multidisciplinary learning model and strategies for recruiting and retaining students in pediatric specialties. Participants will gain practical techniques that can be immediately integrated into their precepting practices. This webinar will be held on Zoom Webinar. 

 After this webinar, participants should be able to:

1. Define the principles of Self Determination Theory (SDT)
2. Apply SDT to clinical precepting and student growth
3. Develop an approach for increased multidisciplinary training
4. Describe how to motivate this new generation of students
5. Summarize ways to retain students in pediatric specialties 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for health care professionals involved in the care of children with otolaryngology, hearing, speech, and swallowing disorders. Uniquely composed of physicians and allied health care professionals, otolaryngologists, pediatricians, basic scientists, audiologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Credits: 1.5 CME/ .15 ASHA CEU, Intermediate Level 

Moderator: Madison Howe, AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA

Featured Speakers

Jennifer Casteix, MS, CCC-SLP

Jennifer Casteix, MS, CCC-SLP, is a clinical professor and speech-language pathologist in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at The University of Arizona. She is also the speech-language faculty member for the ArizonaLEND Maternal and Child Heath Training grant. Ms. Casteix has 35 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special health care needs, supporting communication and feeding skill development. Since 2009, she has provided clinical and classroom teaching and mentoring to graduate students completing their MS in speech-language pathology. Ms. Casteix is a past president of the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Robert Chun, MD 

Dr. Robert Chun is a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Medical College Wisconsin. He also serves as the Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship director and chair for the Medical College of Wisconsin Curriculum and Evaluation Committee. He also serves as the Secretary for the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and is on the Exam Council for the American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. His educational interests are in mentoring and sponsorship with clinical interests in vascular anomalies, head and  neck masses, and airway disease.

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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: Multidisciplinary Management of Challenging Cases

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

This webinar addresses velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), a condition with a broad spectrum of etiologies that can significantly impact speech production and resonance. The multifaceted nature of VPD, potentially encompassing anatomical, physiological, and articulation factors, necessitates a comprehensive evaluation approach that benefits from a multidisciplinary team.

This session will explore:

• Velopharyngeal valve function: We will examine the critical role of the velopharyngeal valve in achieving intelligible speech and optimal resonance.
• Speech and resonance characteristics: The webinar will delve into the various speech and resonance disorders associated with VPD.
• Diagnostic strategies for VPD: We will review established procedures for differential diagnosis and treatment planning in VPD patients.

• The importance of multidisciplinary management strategies including patient tailored surgeries and targeted speech therapy: The webinar will emphasize the value of a collaborative approach involving otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists in the successful evaluation and management of VPD.

Case presentations will be utilized to illustrate the complexities of VPD diagnosis and to highlight the effectiveness of and challenges faced by the multidisciplinary team in managing this condition.

Featured Speakers: Michel Nassar and Emily Stoddard

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2023 Webinar Series

Information available on SENTAC's Past Webinars page.

• Feeding Difficulties from Birth to Childhood
• Managing the Challenging Parent/Patient: Interactive Simulations
• Everything you always wanted to know about congenital CMV: but were afraid to ask
• Care on the Spectrum: Multidisciplinary Care of Autism

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