Cued Speech: What it is and Why it Matters? In Partnership With RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Course: #11495Level: Introductory 1 Hour 396 Reviews
Cued Speech is a visual communication system that uses handshapes and placements in combination with mouth movements to make spoken languages fully accessible through vision. This course explores the linguistic foundations and practical applications of Cued Speech, emphasizing its relevance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the key components and handshape–placement combinations that make up the Cued Speech system for English.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how Cued Speech enhances speech perception, language development, and literacy outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, referencing current research findings.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify opportunities within speech-language and audiology practice where Cued Speech can be incorporated to support communication, counseling, and family education.
Course created on March 19, 2026
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | NTID Context & Professional Framework |
| 10-20 Minutes | What Is Cued Speech & How the System Works |
| 20-30 Minutes | Why Cued Speech Matters for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children |
| 30-40 Minutes | Cued Speech in Speech-Language & Audiology Practice |
| 40-45 Minutes | Prosody, Incidental Learning & Visual Access to Spoken Language |
| 45-50 Minutes | Educational Counseling & Family-Centered Decision Making |
| 50-55 Minutes | Research Overview, Resources |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Jill Burress
MS CCC-SLP/A
Jill Burress, M.S., CCC-SLP, Nationally Certified Interpreter for the Deaf (NIC), is Senior Lecturer and Director of the ASL-English Interpretation Program at RIT’s NTID. With more than two decades of experience as a communication access professional, she leverages her dual credentials in speech-language pathology and sign language interpreting to foster inclusive communication pathways for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Jill teaches courses in ASL-English Interpreting and Cued Speech and is committed to bridging the disciplines of audiology, speech-language pathology, and deaf-education to promote equitable access, empower independence, and advance best practices in educational settings.
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Financial: Jill Burress is employed by Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Non-financial: Jill Burress is a member of the National Cued Speech Association.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology, National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
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