Teresa Ching
Professor Teresa Y.C. Ching is Professorial Fellow at NextSense Institute and conjointly Professor of Education and Disability Studies at Macquarie University. She is also an Honorary Professor at University of Queensland in Australia. Teresa’s research is dedicated to improving the lives and outcomes of children with hearing loss. Teresa is particularly interested in seeing the results of her research used by policy makers and service providers and manufacturers in hearing rehabilitation to reduce the impact of hearing loss on language, literacy, educational attainment, mental health, and quality of life. Teresa is the lead author or co-author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles.
Sessions
Panel presentation of Current Approach to Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disease
In a world with many choices for hearing rehabilitation, this panel will address common themes in cochlear implantation. We will review several cases which highlight the decision making for diagnostic testing and patient selection. Additional cases will highlight the various electrode choices and strategies for post operative care, including programming options. Panelist will share tips on patient pre and post operative counseling to maximize patient satisfaction. Finally, panelists will also discuss the option of cochlear implantation within the context of local resources and ways to maximize patient outcomes in under resourced environments.