Frontiers in Hearing Symposium
The Frontiers in Hearing Symposium is a bi-annual event hosted by the Marion Downs Hearing Center (MDHC) for audiologists and early interventionists to meet and share current information about emerging practices in the delivery of hearing services.
Frontiers in Hearing 2013 Symposium
A Celebration of Marion's Centennial Year!
When: July 10-13, 2013
Where: Vail Mountain Resort and Spa, Vail Colorado
Join the Marion Downs Hearing Center in celebrating Marion's Centennial Year at the 2013 'Frontiers in Hearing' Symposium. This Symposium will highlight the following topics:
- Identification, diagnosis & management of auditory disorders for all ages
- 20 hours of science and clinical applications
- Clinical & research focus group discussions
- Keynote presentations & small group tutorials
- Pending 2.0 AAA CEUs
- Beautiful Rocky Mountain Location!
The early identification of infants with hearing loss has heightened the awareness and challenges of working with special populations. This multidisciplinary conference will facilitate the exchange of information and the sharing of ideas necessary to provide early appropriate services for children and their families.
July 10, 2013
1:00 – 5:00 (pre-session*) LENA Workshop
- Learn how LENA is accelerating language development for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
July 11, 2013 Conference Opening
Auditory Neuropathy
- AM – Learn the latest on imaging, diagnostic techniques and early intervention strategies for children with Auditory Neuropathy.
- PM - Breakout sessions to discuss in further detail potential best practices in the fields of audiology, early intervention, imaging and data management for this population.
July 12, 2013
Progressive Hearing Loss
- AM – Learn the latest information related to progressive hearing loss including the impact of CMV and genetics
- PM – Breakout sessions to discuss in further detail potential best practices in the fields of audiology, early intervention, imaging and data management for this population.
July 13, 2013
Deafness and Autism
- AM – Learn new innovative early intervention strategies and diagnostic applications for children with the dual diagnosis of deafness and autism.
- PM – Breakout sessions to discuss in further detail potential best practices in the fields of audiology, early intervention, imaging and data management for this population.
July 14, 2013
IDA Institute Workshop (post-session*)
- Learn how My World engages children and addressees the challenges of hearing loss during the intervention sessions.
(*additional tuition applies for pre and post session courses)
Register for the Frontiers in Hearing Symposium
Student Registration
Reserve Your Room and Book A Shuttle
Symposium Sponsorship Information
Celebrating Marion’s Centennial Year!
Known fondly as the “Mother of Pediatric Audiology”, Marion changed the world with her vision and determination to have every infant screened at birth, identified early and given appropriate intervention. She valued the family perspective and choice. She took a multidisciplinary approach to services and supports in order to work with the whole child and the family.
Marion turns 100 years old in January 2014. To celebrate her legacy the MarionDownsHearingCenter and Foundation are honoring her by:
- Producing a DVD highlighting Marion’s career
- Hosting the biannual Frontiers in Hearing Symposium with world renowned speakers (see details by clicking here)
- Supporting monthly events to share the dream of the MarionDownsHearingCenter building
- Presenting a Celebration Gala to be held January 2014
Watch for more details on all the excitement!
