This course is valid from November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered for 1.5 PDHs / 0.15 ASHA CEUs.

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Course Description

This course focused on effective communication strategies for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Participants learned techniques to support language development and communication skills across settings. They distinguished challenges faced by D/HH children, demonstrated strategies to enhance language development, and explored how AAC and ASL can integrate to facilitate communication. 

Disclaimer

This course is focused on Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices. There will be limited information about other products or services. 

1.5 Hour 0.15 ASHA CEUs
Introductory Level, Professional

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion:

Completion requires learners to (1) view/attend the instructional presentation in full; (2) receive a minimum of 80% on the learning assessment; and (3) submit a course evaluation. Learners may retake the learning assessment as needed until the satisfactory score is achieved. Questions, assistance requests, and feedback may be sent to trafferty@lingraphica.com

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish key communication challenges faced by children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) 
2. Define effective strategies to enhance language development and communication
3. Recognize practical techniques to support children’s communication in diverse settings
4. Identify how AAC and ASL may integrate to facilitate communication

Time-Ordered Agenda

• Introduction – 5 minutes 
• Overview Degrees of Hearing Loss – 5 minutes 
• Overview of Types of Hearing Devices – 5 minutes 
• Skill Areas that SLPs Target with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing – 10 minutes 
• Communication Challenges and Effective Strategies – 25 minutes 
• AAC Integration with ASL: A Harmonious approach – 15 minutes 
• Manual Communication Modalities – 10 minutes 
• Question & Answer – 15 minutes 

Instructional Personnel 

Katherine Scarlett, MS, CCC-SLP  

Katherine is a certified speech-language pathologist with over eight years of experience specializing in the Deaf and hard of hearing community.  As the founder of Crowned with Confidence, Katherine provides tailored speech and language services to empower children who are deaf and hard of hearing.  She is fluent in American Sign Language and is passionate about fostering effective communication. 

Relevant Financial Relationships: Katherine Scarlett is employed by Crowned with Confidence. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Teresa Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP   

Teresa is the Clinical Education Manager at Lingraphica. With a passion for advancing communication access, Teresa has dedicated her career to supporting clients with speech and language challenges across diverse settings, including acute care, outpatient services, skilled nursing facilities, and home health. Teresa earned her BSBA from the University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University. 

Relevant Financial Relationships: Teresa Thompson is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

We are here to help. 

Please contact us for learning accommodations 

or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 1.50