Supporting Neurodiverse and Deaf Neurodiverse Individuals, in partnership with RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Course: #1033917Level: Introductory 1 Hour 84 Reviews
This course reviews the basics of the neurodiversity movement, presents some of the current supporting research, examines common communication differences between neurotypical and neurodiverse communicators, and discusses how neurodiverse and Deaf or Hard of Hearing identities may intersect to impact communication in a hearing healthcare environment.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IBCCES/1.0; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define the neurodiversity movement and basic related vocabulary.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify supporting research and rationale for this shift in thinking.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how communication patterns may be impacted by a person’s hearing status, chosen modality, culture, and neurotype.
Course created on May 21, 2025
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction |
| 10-25 Minutes | Neurodiversity Basics |
| 25-35 Minutes | Research and Rationale |
| 35-45 Minutes | Communication Differences |
| 45-55 Minutes | Final Thoughts & Summary |
| 55-60 Minutes | Q/A |
Reviews
84 ReviewsPresented By
Haley Boring
MS CCC-SLP
Haley Boring is a practicing speech language pathologist at the National Technological Institute for the Deaf. Haley focuses on neurodiversity, and is passionate about working with students to create supports to help them succeed. Haley studied at Nazareth University, where she completed the Deafness Specialty Program.
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Financial: Haley Boring is an employee of RIT/NTID. Non-financial: Haley Boring has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Institute of 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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