The LSL JUNCtion
LSL Junction consists of online coursework in Listening and Spoken Language therapy with LSLS certified coaches. This training is for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and teachers of the deaf who wish to develop skills in Listening and Spoken Language Therapy for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Course Specifics:
- An eight-week, online course designed to provide the basic knowledge, tools and resources in LSL therapy.
- Participants will explore LSL topics through readings, videos and application assignments.
- Weekly live online meetings with instructors to review the learning from that specific week.
- Topics Addressed:
- What is a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist?
- Audiology 101
- Auditory Brain Development, Function and Strategies
- Auditory Memory & Auditory Learning (this is covered in 2 parts over 2 weeks)
- Language Development & Strategies
- Speech Development
- Parent Participation Sessions & Strengths Based Coaching
Cost of this training is $400. If you work for the state of North Carolina, there is no charge. Course offerings throughout the year.
Coaches:*
Sandra Hancock, MS, LSLS Cert AVT
Lillian Henderson, MSP, LSLS Cert AVT
Sarah Spencer, MS, LSLS Cert AVT
Erin Thompson, MS, LSLS Cert AVT
*All coaches and presenters are employees of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and will not receive additional compensation. The speakers do not have any nonfinancial relationships to disclose.