Let's continue the conversation- send me a text! Join me in talking with Dr. Kristina Blaiser about the importance of understanding systematic assessments patterns and trends for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and using trends for training and collaboration for SLPs and other related professionals. Dr. Kristina (Kristi) Blaiser is an Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at Idaho State University. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Kristi's professional and research focus is to ensure children who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing reach their full potential, specifically through systematic assessment as the foundation for support and training of the adults who interact with them. Dr. Blaiser is the Coordinator for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association’s Special Interest Group, Pediatric Hearing and Hearing Disorders, the Idaho representative for the national Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council, and a committee member of Idaho’s Newborn Hearing Screening Advisory Council. Join Dr. Kristina Blaiser and I in this podcast episode reviews research about assessment information and the importance of integrating into meaningful goals and objectives for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, through professional development opportunities and resources. Taking a step back, seeking collaboration, and continuously listening and increasing knowledge are important key discussion points to help children who are deaf and hard of hearing reach their potential. You can reach Dr. Kristi Blaiser at kristina.blaiser@isu.edu Transcript: https://www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/empowear-audiology-podcast For more information about Dr. Carrie Spangler- check out her Linktree at https://linktr.ee/carrie.spangler. For transcripts of this episode- visit the podcast website at: https://empowearaudiology.buzzsprout.com