Pediatric Cochlear Implants Today: What Has Changed and Why It Matters - October 5

October 5, 2026

Cochlear Implant North Region Fall Workshop - Thornton, CO

This multidisciplinary conference will provide updates on evolving cochlear implant candidacy, surgical practices, habilitation strategies, genetics, developmental considerations, vestibular care, and family support services, with a focus on how recent changes influence outcomes for children with hearing loss.This multidisciplinary conference will provide updates on evolving cochlear implant candidacy, surgical practices, habilitation strategies, genetics, developmental considerations, vestibular care, and family support services, with a focus on how recent changes influence outcomes for children with hearing loss.

Target Audience

Otolaryngologists, advanced practice practitioners, nurses, clinical audiologists, speech pathologists, educational audiologists, deaf-and-hard of hearing therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists will find the information and networking invaluable.

Learning Objectives

Review single-sided deafness, discuss the current intervention options, special considerations for implantation and therapy recommendations and outcomes after implantation.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.60 ASHA
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/27/2026
Course expires: 
10/19/2026
Event starts: 
10/05/2026 - 8:00am MDT
Event ends: 
10/05/2026 - 4:30pm MDT
Cost:
$35.00
Rating: 
0

Agenda - Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)

Monday, October 5

8:30 – 9:00 AM - Registration & Coffee

9:00 – 9:15 - Welcome and Program Overview Jennifer Drohosky, AuD

9:15 – 10:15 - Audiology: Evolving Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Management Taylor Stevenson, AuD; Meghann Greear, AuD; Jennifer Drohosky, AuD

10:15 – 11:15 - Otolaryngology: From Timing to Technology: Key Surgical Considerations in Cochlear Implantation Patricia Yoon, MD and Brian Herrmann, MD

11:15 – 11:35 - Questions, Break, Meet the Surgeons

11:35 – 12:20 PM - Speech-Language Therapy and Aural Habilitation: Earlier implantation, Evolving Intervention Strategies, and Distinct Outcomes - Lindsay Kendall, MA, CCC-SLP

12:20 – 1:15 - Lunch (Provided) & Meet the Manufacturers

1:15 – 2:00 - Genetics: Emerging Therapies and Precision Counseling in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Care Shay Guetz-Lindhal, MS, CGC

200-230 - Vestibular: Clinical Implications for the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Population Karen Hendrick, AuD, VA-SC

2:30-2:50 - Break

2:50-3:35 - Developmental Pediatrics: Developmental, Cognitive, and Behavioral Factors Influencing CI Outcomes Debbie Mood, PhD

3:35 – 4:05 - Family Support Services: Navigating the Cochlear Implant Journey Together Jennifer Drohosky, AuD

4:05 - 4:15 PM - Key Takeaways , Resources, and Final Audience Questions - Jennifer Drohosky, AuD

Adams 12 Educational Service Center
Thornton, CO 80045
United States

Hosted Live - In-Person

Jennifer Drohosky, AuD

Jennifer Drohosky is the cochlear implant program coordinator and pediatric audiologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO). Previously, she worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and The Portland Hospital for Women and Children in the U.K. Jennifer holds specialty certifications for pediatrics and cochlear implants, as well as the precepting certificate from the American Board of Audiology (ABA). She served as Chair of the ABA in 2020 and continues to volunteer with the American Academy of Audiology and the ABA as co-chair of the Joint Task Analysis for Pediatric Audiology practice. She is currently contributing to the review and revision of the Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification exam.

Meghann Greear, AuD

Brian Herrmann, MD

Shay Guetz-Lindhal, MS CGC

Lindsay Kendall, MA CCC-SLP

Karen Hendrick, AuD

Karen Hendrick is an audiologist and Team Lead for the Vestibular Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado.  She graduated with her AuD from the University of Washington in 2015. She served as the VP of Education for the Colorado Academy of Audiology 2018-2020.

Patrica Yoon, MD

Taylor Stevenson, AuD

Taylor Stevenson is a pediatric audiologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Taylor is currently a member of the Cochlear Implant team and provides services to the Northern region of Colorado and neighboring states. She is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has special interests in providing resources to families at every stage of their hearing and communication journey, as well as community outreach and education.

Disclosures:

Financial- No relevant financial disclosures.

Nonfinancial- No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists

Continuing education credit is pending approval from The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA learners should add their ASHA ID and BD to their profile to support ASHA reporting.

Available Credit

  • 0.60 ASHA
  • 6.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$35.00
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