Collaboration Between Speech Pathologists and Audiologists for Children with Hearing Loss
When: Friday, February 13, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, CST
Where: 1 St Mary Pl, Shreveport, LA 71101
EVENT DETAILS:
Course Title:Collaboration Between Speech Pathologists and Audiologists for Children with Hearing Loss
Course Description:
This course explores the collaborative roles of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in supporting children with hearing loss from diagnosis through intervention and long-term outcomes. Participants will learn how audiologic assessment and amplification device decisions inform therapy planning, and how speech and auditory verbal therapies support listening, speech, and language development. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary communication, shared outcome measures, and coordinated counseling with families across clinical, educational, and home settings. The course also addresses classroom accommodations, assistive technologies, and broader support systems involved in pediatric hearing care. Hands-on experience will allow participants to explore hearing devices, understand their components, and practice basic troubleshooting.
Learners will be required to complete a self assessment at the end of this course.
Course Objectives:
1. Explain the complementary roles of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the assessment, device management, therapy planning, and ongoing monitoring of children with hearing loss.
2. Discuss the collaborative decision-making that involves interpretation of audiologic information, speech-language data, tracking progress toward listening and communication goals, and support families across clinical, educational, and home environments.
3. Identify and differentiate hearing technologies and support systems (e.g.,hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, classroom accommodations, and interdisciplinary resources)
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of device components during hands on opportunities will be provided.
Speaker Biographies:
Ashton Hay, AuD.,earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences from Northern Michigan University in 2013 and her Doctorate in Audiology from Louisiana Tech University in 2018. Dr. Hay completed her clinical residency at Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists in Houston, TX. Prior to joining Cochlear as an Engagement Manager, Dr. Hay practiced at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans and The Baton Rouge Clinic. Dr. Hay has always had a special interest in cochlear implants since her sister was implanted over 25 years ago. Dr. Hay is certificated by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and is licensed in the state of Louisiana.
Financial Disclosure: Ashton Hay is a Engagement Manager, Cochlear America’s
Non-Financial Disclosures: Ashton Hay does not have any relevant financial disclosures.
Brooke Collins, AuD. CCC-A,is a clinical audiologist at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, where she provides comprehensive hearing healthcare to adults and children. She earned her Doctorate in Audiology from Louisiana Tech University in 2023 and completed her clinical residency at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Collins specializes in diagnosing hearing loss across the lifespan and has experience evaluating patients for cochlear implant candidacy, as well as activating and programming their devices. She is skilled in fitting and programming a wide range of implantable technologies, including cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing systems, and also provides care for hearing aid patients.
Financial Disclosure: Brooke Collins receives salary as a Clinical Audiologist, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Non-Financial Disclosures: Brooke Collins it the Audiology Chair of Louisiana Speech-Language Hearing Association(LSHA)
Shelley Chesney, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT,is the owner of Chesney Center Therapies, a private therapy clinic currently offering speech therapy & Aural Rehab services in Baton Rouge, LA. She has worked in a variety of settings for 30+ years including public schools, hospitals, early intervention, university instructor, and private practice. During this time, she has primarily worked with individuals who are deaf or HOH using sign language, cued speech, total communication, auditory-oral, though now focuses on families who choose listening and spoken language for their children via Auditory-Verbal Therapy and adults with cochlear implants needing Aural Rehab. Shelley has presented both nationally and internationally and is a volunteer instructor in both Vietnam & Nepal with the nonprofit Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss. She has previously served as LSHA’s Director of Healthcare Services, LA’s representative in ASHA’s State Advocates for Reimbursement (STAR) network and served as a team member on Louisiana’s LEAD-K Task Force. In 2018 she received the Honors of the Association Award from LSHA as well as ASHA’s State Clinical Achievement Award for Louisiana.
Financial Disclosure: Shelley Chesney is the Owner of Chesney Center Therapies
Non-Financial Disclosures: Shelley Chesney does not have any relevant financial disclosures.
Bridget Poche, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist with over nine years of experience. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University in December 2015. With a deep passion for empowering individuals with hearing loss, Bridget specializes in Auditory-Verbal Therapy (AVT) to help clients achieve listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication. She is proud to be one of only three LSLS Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapists in Louisiana. In addition to her work with children, Bridget also provides Aural Rehabilitation for adults with cochlear implants, helping them navigate the auditory challenges they face.
Financial Disclosure: Bridget Poche receives a salary as a SLP/AVT at Chesney Center Therapies
Non-Financial Disclosures: Bridget Poche does not have any relevant financial disclosures.
Timed Agenda
Intermediate Level 0.20 ASHA CEUs
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