The Fourth Rehabilitation Conference in Hearing Difference and Deafness

Welcome to The Fourth Rehabilitation Conference in Hearing Difference and Deafness! Join us at Wakefield Town Hall for a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or individual interested in learning more about hearing differences, this event is perfect for you. Come together with experts in the field to exchange ideas and gain valuable knowledge. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your understanding of hearing diversity and make meaningful connections. See you there!

This year’s theme, “From Birth and Beyond,” focuses on the latest approaches to supporting children, young people, and adults with hearing difference. The programme has been designed with Teachers of the Deaf and Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Teaching assistants in mind, offering both research-led insights and practical strategies for everyday practice.

Highlights include:

• Keynote by Prof. Samantha Johnson, Developmental Psychologist and Professor of Child Development

• Presentations from the 3 Cochlear Implant Manufacturers
• Clinical perspectives on datalogging monitoring and reluctant users ( Principal Speech and Language Therapists from the Manchester and Birmingham CI service)
• Afternoon workshops covering Paediatrics, Teens/Adults, AAC, Motivation & Management, and Parent Perspectives

This event offers an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, explore practical tools, and connect with colleagues working in deaf education and speech and language therapy.

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