Are You Passionate About Working With People With Hearing Loss?

Aural rehabilitation is a growing part of hearing health care. Joining SIG 7, Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation, is a chance to delve more into the research and meet like-minded colleagues. What would you say to encourage other colleagues to join SIG 7? If you have an interest in networking with professionals around the globe who are passionate about working with people with hearing loss, SIG 7 is for you. The group has excellent discussions and great resources provided throughout the year. How has your involvement in this SIG improved your understanding of and engagement with the field of aural rehabilitation? Involvement in the SIG has helped me to critically think not only about how aural rehabilitation is provided, but also how assessment and intervention can impact families and communities. Whether it is an interesting Perspectives article or an informative discussion, SIG 7 has created a family of lifetime learners who are passionate about the field of aural rehabilitation, and I am grateful to be a part of it. What is one hot topic discussed by your SIG that you feel the rest of your profession should know about? My top five hot topics the SIG has discussed in the past year include: Coding and reimbursement. Counseling. Cognitive screenings. Interprofessional practice. Cost-benefit analysis for hearing care services. What are the specific tangible benefits (access to Perspectives and the online community group, for example)? The less-tang...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Tags: Academia & Research Audiology Health Care Private Practice Slider Aging and Hearing Loss aural rehabilitation early hearing detection and intervention hearing health care Source Type: blogs