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About Helen Robinshaw Qualifications Experience Teacher of the Deaf Researcher in Preschool Deaf Education Communication & language development in deaf infants Paediatric cochlear implants Professional development in preschool deaf education Service provision for families with deaf infants Practitioner in Preschool Deaf Education Health Sector Education & Voluntary Sector Children’s Centres Consultant in Preschool Deaf Education National Government DfES National Charities Local Education Authorities Children Centres Reports and Publications Benefits of early identification for speech and language Benefits of early cochlear implantation Parent sensitivity to the communication needs of their deaf infant Service provision across Health and Education Professional guidance in working with families with deaf infants Professional Accountability Membership and regulation of professional bodies Criminal Records Bureau Personal references
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The Approach In Brief Parent Focus Early Intervention Early identification of hearing impairment Early habilitation & Auditory Neural Development The best technology - working well Evidence based practice Objectivity The most typical starting point Beginning with auditory verbal techniques Auditory-oral and auditory verbal techniques Gestures and sign language Comparing modes of communication A diagnostic process Working it out together Parent centred Your baby first Confidence and self-esteem Learning to listen Hearing age Age appropriate language Vocalizations and speech Nursery and school placement Auditory Verbal Practice & Regulation
Services For Families Initial Contact Initial Parent Consultation Trial Session Regular Sessions Transition Sessions Parent Consultations SEN Consultations and Reports Liaison with your wider team Links with other families
Services for Colleagues Local Education Authorities Preschool teacher of the deaf Auditory Verbal Practitioner Independent individual assessments and reports Service development within Preschool Deaf Education Children Centres National Charities National Government DfES University Departments
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