Resources from Presentations at CIGICON2022

Dr. Uma Soman presented at the 19th National Conference of The Cochlear Implant Group of India (CIGICON), held on Nov 4-6, 2022 at the Leela Ambience Hotel in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

The following resources were mentioned in the multiple presentations.

Nov 5 – Panel on Play and Cognitive Development in Cochlear Implantation

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1. Webinar – Language for Thinking (English) (हिंदी)

READ

1. Chapter 3: Cognitive Development [PDF] by Uma Soman in Preparing to Teach, Committing to Learn: An Introduction to Educating Children Who Are Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
2. Executive Function resources from Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University – https://developingchild.harvard.edu/guide/a-guide-to-executive-function/ 
3. Play Resources
   • From National Association for the Education of Young Children
   • The Power of Play
   • Stages of Play Development from Pathways.org  

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Nov 6 – Oral Poster Presentation – Model for Supporting CI Users in Mainstream Schools

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Nov 6 – Round Table on Guidelines for Long-Term Scholastic Performance in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users 

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• Listening Together’s webinar series – Striving Towards Success in Mainstream Schools
  1. Partnering with Mainstream Schools – English, हिंदी
  2. Development of Language Skills for Academic Success – English, हिंदी
  3. Creating Effective Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) – English, हिंदी
  4. Self-Advocacy and Social Skills – English, हिंदी

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• Soman, U., & Nevins, M. E. (2018). Guiding principles and essential practices of listening and spoken language intervention in the school-age years. Topics in Language Disorders, 38(3), 202-224.

If you would like more information or would like to organize a training on any of these topics please contact Dr. Soman at uma.soman@listeningtogether.com