Cochlear Science and Research Seminar on-line - Early Identification and Intervention

Despite ample available evidence that early identification and early intervention are of the utmost importance for achieving the best possible outcomes for the child, we see that in many countries there are still barriers in implementing neonatal screening and/or timely interventions after establishing hearing loss. During this webinar, our distinguished speakers addressed the current situation in Europe, looked at the possible barriers, but also addressed how we can improve the situation with regards to early identification and intervention. The seminar closed with an interactive Q&A session.

Watch the recorded webinar here

Programme

Cochlear Introduction (10 mins) by Dr. Bart Volckaerts, Mechelen

Opening remarks, scope of the seminar and introduction of speakers (10 mins) by Dr. Konstance Tzifa, Birmingham

The current status of early identification and intervention in Europe (10 mins) by Dr. Hanneke Bruijnzeel, Utrecht

The early detection of the congenital deafness is of paramount importance (25 mins) by Prof. Witold Szyfter, Poznan

Minimalism in Cochlear Implant Surgery (10 mins) by Prof. Abdulrahman Hagr, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

From early detection to early intervention: The King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center Experience (10 mins) by Dr. Shaza Saleh, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Early identification, intervention and cochlear implantation: impact on deaf children’s language and education (20 mins) by Dr. Leo De Raeve, Hasselt

Conclusions and Q&A by the panel moderated by Dr. Konstance Tzifa, Birmingham