TMPRSS3 is
a genetic variant associated with either progressive or congenital bilateral
sensorineural hearing loss. Through case studies, this webinar will address
multidisciplinary management spanning from diagnosis of hearing loss to
cochlear implantation. The presenters will share relevant education for
professionals working with children with hearing loss.
Related Courses
This is one of three courses in the ASHA Audiology 2024: Pediatric Audiology webinar series.
See
all the courses in this series.
Learning
Outcomes
You will
be able to:
- Describe the impacts of TMPRSS3
genetic variant on hearing sensitivity
- Describe the benefits of a
multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients with TMPRSS3-related hearing
loss
- Identify cochlear implant
candidacy in patients with TMPRSS3-related hearing loss
Contents
- Gene review
- Intro to audiological
management and cochlear implantation
- Adjustment to hearing loss
- Developmental monitoring and
outcomes
- Q&A/Wrap-up
Presenter
Information
Rebecca
Witmer, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at
the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Center for Childhood
Communication Integrated Psychosocial Program, where she has provided
behavioral health services to deaf and hard of hearing children and their
families for more than 10 years. As a member of the Hearing Implant Program,
Rebecca provides evaluations and therapy for children and families throughout
the cochlear implant candidacy process. In addition to supporting families
through their adjustment to hearing loss, Rebecca’s areas of
expertise include counseling families regarding learning differences, grief and
loss, childhood trauma, foster care, and adoption.
Financial
Disclosures:
- Employed by Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia
Nonfinancial
Disclosures:
Kaitlyn
Mulray, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) is a speech-language
pathologist in the Center for Childhood
Communication at
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her undergraduate
degree from Temple
University and her graduate degree from Gallaudet University. Kaitlyn
provides
comprehensive evaluations and treatment for pediatric patients of all ages with
a wide variety of
communication, speech, and language delays and disorders. She is a
member of the
Hearing Implant Program and has specialized clinical interest in working
with children with
hearing loss. She has also served as clinical fellowship mentor.
Financial
Disclosures:
- Employed by Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia
Nonfinancial
Disclosures:
Melissa
Ferrello, AuD, CCC-A (she/her/hers) is an audiologist
in the Center for Childhood Communication at Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, with practice in pediatric audiology for nearly 20 years. She
graduated with degrees in psychology and computer applications from the
University of Notre Dame and received her master’s and doctorate in
audiology from Indiana University. Her areas of clinical interest include
cochlear implants, other hearing technologies, pediatric tinnitus, and
electrophysiologic evaluations.
Financial
Disclosures:
- Employed by Children's Hospital
of Philadelphia
Nonfinancial
Disclosures:
Assessment
Type
Self-assessment—Think
about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your
new
knowledge.
To earn
continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning
assessment by the end date below.
Program
History and CE
Information
Content origination date: June 5, 2024
End date: June 7, 2029
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
