Quest for the Best in CAPD/NeuroAudiology Pathways: A Clinical Journey Through APD — Past, Present, Future

Program Directors: Frank Musiek and Jennifer Shinn

Sponsors: University of Kentucky and Pathways

Course description:

The 3rd annual virtual program on Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) will deliver expert, evidence-based, and practical diagnostic and management strategies for individuals with CAPD. The program features presentations by distinguished faculty, as well as an interactive international panel that will address complex CAPD management cases. The program will uniquely focus on key concepts and principles that have made major contributions to the practice of CAPD over its history. Additionally, a fascinating look into the future of CAPD as viewed by experts in the field.

Program objectives:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Gain perspective and understanding on the major advances in CAPD over its history.

2. Discuss foundational principles and assessment procedures in the diagnoses of CAPD.

3. Discuss foundational principles and their application in the management of CAPD.

4. Experience the dynamic interaction of case study analyses with experts in the field.

Faculty:

James W. Hall III, PhD, Professor, Osborne Audiology, Salus at Drexel University

Bill Keith, Ph.D. Honorary Academic, University of Auckland, Consultant, SoundSkills APD Clinic

Frank Musiek, Ph.D., Dartmouth Medical School, University of Connecticut & University of Arizona (Ret.),

Jennifer Shinn, Ph.D. University of Kentucky

Bryan Wong, AuD, Ph.D., University of Arizona

Registration Details

Registration fee: $45.00 Professionals, $15.00 students

(For Student Pricing, please contact Nicholas Mosley (Nicholas.Mosley@uky.edu))

(FOR INTERNAL UK ATTENDEES, MUST USE JV TO PROCESS PAYMENT. Please contact Nicholas Mosley (Nicholas.Mosley@uky.edu) for details.)

3.5 ASHA CEUs = Available

9:00 – 1:10 (MST); 12:00 – 4:10(EST)

About the Speakers

Jay Hall, Ph.D is an internationally recognized audiologist with 50-years of clinical, teaching, research, and administrative experience. He earned his PhD at Baylor College of Medicine under the direction of Dr. James Jerger. Dr. Hall has held clinical, administrative, and academic audiology positions at major medical centers. He is the recipient of numerous professional awards and honors and the author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, invited articles, book chapters, and 12 textbooks. Dr. Hall now holds an academic appointment as Professor (part-time) in the Osborne Audiology College, Salus at Drexel University.

Bill Keith, Ph.D. is a New Zealand audiologist. He received his PhD in audiology at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas under the mentorship of Professor James Jerger. He has been involved in the development of hearing services in New Zealand throughout his career. Dr. Keith is the founder of SoundSkills, a specialist model multi-disciplinary clinic for children and adults with auditory processing disorder (APD). He is lead author of the New Zealand Guidelines on Auditory Processing Disorder and is currently engaged in APD research at the University of Auckland.

Frank Musiek, Ph.D, is a renowned hearing researcher, scholar, teacher and clinical neuroaudiologist. His research on electrophysiology, central auditory processing and neuroanatomy has led to the discovery and implementation of numerous assessment tools that are used world-wide. Dr. Musiek is the recipient of the James Jerger Career Award for Research in Audiology, ASHA Honors of the Association for Audiology and Auditory Neuroscience and the Royal Arch Gold Medal Award for Research in central auditory disorders. Dr. Musiek has also published over 180 articles in peer reviewed journals, authored or edited 11 books, and delivered lectures worldwide.

Jennifer B. Shinn, PhD, is the Chief of Audiology, Professor and the Richard C. Haydon III Endowed Chair of Otoloaryngology at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology. She has extensive experience across a variety of areas in audiology, with particular emphasis on evaluation and management of neuroauditory disorders and hearing healthcare disparities.