On the Ear: An Audiology Podcast

Episode 25: Hearing Aids with a Normal Audiogram? Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) & Beyond! with Gail Whitelaw, Ph.D.

August 26th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

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Although the traditional hearing aid candidate has audiometric thresholds outside normal limits, research shows that nontraditional candidates can demonstrate significant benefits from the devices as well. Dr. Whitelaw explains how individuals with auditory processing disorder (APD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and hidden hearing loss (HHL) can be fit and be successful with hearing technology.

Episode 24: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Brain, Cognition, and Language with Julius Fridriksson, PhD, CCC-SLP

August 12th, 2021  |  51 mins 27 secs

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Dr. Fridriksson shares his groundbreaking research on how the brain changes after recovery from COVID-19, with an emphasis on cognitive and language-based symptoms. His background as an SLP and researcher in aphasia shows connections between the cognitive problems seen in stroke, TBI, and COVID-19 survivors alike.

Episode 23: The Full Scope of Audiology: Working with Animals with Pete Schiefele, PhD, LCDR USN

July 16th, 2021  |  57 mins 30 secs

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Dr. Scheifele shares his expertise in the realm of Animal Audiology, including the training involved to work with animals, the evaluations and interventions for providing care, and the work his lab at the University of Cincinnati is completing to improve hearing and vocal care for animals.

Episode 22: Congenital CMV: A Crash Course with Amanda Devereaux, RN, BSN

June 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

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Amanda shares her experience as a parent of a child with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), as well as her role as the Program Director for the National CMV Foundation. Her discussion with Dr. Sharp covers transmission of the disease, audiologic symptoms and diagnosis of cCMV, and a path toward screening for and eliminating cCMV for future generations.

Episode 21: IPC in Action: Audiology and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) with Stephen Kneece, MA, CCC-SLP

June 17th, 2021  |  54 mins 12 secs

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Stephen explains the role of speech-language pathologists who work in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and how their expertise in communicative technology intersects in the world of hearing loss. He breaks down modern AAC devices, the challenges and joys of his patient population, and how audiologists can best collaborate with professionals in AAC.

Episode 20: The Full Scope of Audiology: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) with Cheryl Wiggins, AuD, D.ABNM, CNIM, CPC

June 3rd, 2021  |  56 mins 31 secs

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Dr. Cheryl Wiggins explains her role as an audiologist who works in the fascinating and sometimes mysterious world of intraoperative neuromonitoring. Her discussion with Dr. Sharp details the additional training required, differences from the traditional role of an audiologist, and what a career can look like in the world of IONM.

Episode 19: IPC in Action: Audiologists and Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (TODHH) with Becky Hales

May 20th, 2021  |  53 mins 30 secs

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Becky Hales, former TODHH and current Au.D. student, shares her experiences working as a TODHH, and how audiologists can better collaborate with TODHH. Her background includes multiple educational settings, using both ASL and Spoken English, with the additional perspective of a parent of a child with a disability.

Episode 18: Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): A Crash Course - Angela Alexander, AuD, CCC-A, MNZAS

April 30th, 2021  |  54 mins 53 secs

Dr. Alexander provides a clear explanation of auditory processing disorder (APD), including its evolved definition, assessment, and treatment. Her discussion with Dr. Sharp covers the Buffalo Model for APD, and her focus on incorporating qualitative measures into her quantitative evaluations. She also includes tips for beginners and a favorite case study.

Episode 17: Supporting Children with Hearing Loss: A Parent’s Perspective - Valli Gideons

April 16th, 2021  |  57 mins 21 secs

Valli Gideons, better known online as MyBattleCall, discusses her journey as a parent of children with hearing loss with Dr. Sharp, including the professionals involved, how she feels families can be better supported, and how to help build children with hearing loss and their families into better self-advocates. Her insights are inspiring and challenging to clinicians of all backgrounds.

Episode 16: Futurism in Audiology: Hearables, Hearing Aids, and the Growing Audio Internet - David Kemp

April 1st, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

David Kemp joins Dr. Dakota Sharp to break down current trends where voice technology, wearables, and hearing healthcare meet. Their discussion encompasses what the future looks like for hearing aids in a world of new hearables, apps that patients can utilize to better tune in to the world around them, and exciting new innovations that are breaking down walls in hearing healthcare.

Episode 15: You Graduated! Now What? Navigating Jobs, Negotiation, and Debt for Clinicians - Ashley Hughes, AuD and Natalie J. Nelson, AuD

March 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

Guests: Ashley Hughes, AuD and Natalie J. Nelson, AuD - Dr. Hughes, Dr. Nelson, and Dr. Sharp trek through the often-unspoken world of job negotiations and debt, with a focus on students in the world of communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Hughes and Dr. Nelson share specific tips for navigating job offers and loan payments with fresh, exciting ideas for new graduates to consider.

Episode 14: Navigating Social Media as a Clinician: Building a Personal Brand - Lindsay Cockburn, AuD, CCC-A

March 5th, 2021  |  58 mins 41 secs

Dr. Lindsay Cockburn joins Dr. Dakota Sharp to discuss her experience launching a website and social media brand to connect with parents of deaf and hard of hearing children and professionals. Their conversation spans the challenges of navigating modern social media, understanding ethical boundaries, and how clinicians can build their brand to better distinguish your clinical practice.

Episode 13: IPC in Action: Building an Early Intervention Team as SLPs and AuDs with Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC

February 20th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

The presenters discuss their experiences in early intervention, and their roles on early intervention teams. Michelle’s expertise in pediatric feeding and swallowing, paired with Dakota’s expertise in newborn hearing, combine for an exciting conversation that spans how clinicians can connect with other professionals to create an early intervention team and better understand their role.

Episode 12: Guiding Families Through a Diagnosis of Hearing Loss with Lilach Saperstein, AuD

February 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

Dr. Sharp and Dr. Saperstein discuss the current model that families experience after their child is diagnosed with hearing loss, its flaws, and how it can be improved. They explore supporting these parents and families when discussing communication options, and how shared decision making can improve their emotional journey.

Episode 11: Rethinking Aural (Re)Habilitation for Audiologists and SLPs - Dawn Heiman, AuD, FAAA

January 23rd, 2021  |  58 mins 44 secs

Guest: Dawn Heiman, AuD, FAAA - Dr. Heiman and Dr. Sharp discuss current trends in aural (re)habilitation for adults and children with hearing loss, including how audiologists approach strategies based on patient age. She offers strategies for how to improve the provision of these services, and explains how audiologists and SLPs can collaborate to make the process easier and better for patients.

Episode 10: The Power of Conversation: Racial Disparities in Hearing Healthcare - Logan Faust, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA

December 31st, 2020  |  1 hr 2 mins

Guest: Logan Faust, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA - Dr. Faust discusses her challenges navigating hearing healthcare as a biracial audiologist, including her experiences as an audiology student and student preceptor. She provides insights into the importance of discussions about race between clinicians of all backgrounds, and how these discussions impact patient success.