Central Institute for the Deaf Professional Development

Confidence starts with self-advocacy. Help your child or student better understand their devices and listening needs so they can speak up, take ownership, and thrive!

Self-advocacy skills - CID Professional Development It is important to start self-advocacy in children with hearing loss at a young age! The more they know, the more confident and successful they will be!

Why did we record the SPICE stimuli? Learn more about the process behind creating these speech materials and why they are an important resource for clinicians and researchers.

Why we recorded the SPICE stimuli - CID Professional Development We are excited to announce that CID has recorded the SPICE stimuli associated with the listening box toys, large picture cards and small picture cards. This was done in response to the need for…

Summer is a great time to recharge and the perfect time to plan for a successful school year! Join us this fall for our virtual workshops focused on aural rehabilitation, listening skills, and practical strategies for supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing using our SPICE and SPICE for Life 2 curricula.

A little planning now will help you start the school year with confidence!

Learn more here: https://professionals.cid.edu/trainings/

We’ve updated several of our trusted rating forms into digital formats to better support professionals serving students with hearing loss. These streamlined forms are now easy to complete on a computer, tablet, or phone, with simple digital saving, less paperwork, and access anytime, anywhere.

Early Childhood Vocabulary Form --> https://hubs.la/Q04kkdr40
Preschool Symbolic Play Rating Form --> https://hubs.la/Q04kkydX0
Preschool Symbolic Play Rating Form --> https://hubs.la/Q04kkydX0

We have a brand new product coming out next month to help you support children who are deaf and hard of hearing! Stay in the loop and subscribe to our newsletter today: https://hubs.la/Q04p9Pyr0

Summer fun interrupted by a hearing device issue? Our quick tips make it easier to troubleshoot wherever you are. Explore them now for support on the go. 👇

CID Quick Tips: Troubleshooting Cochlear Implants Sometimes a child who deaf or hard of hearing may have trouble with...

We had to share this faculty highlight! We are so grateful for the leadership, dedication, innovation and passion she brings to CID!

We're excited to feature Brittany Wuebbles, AuD, for the July faculty spotlight. Brittany is the Director of Audiology at Central Institute for the Deaf where she oversees clinical operations and patient services. She teaches PACS 7010, Clinical Audiology I, and has served as guest lecturer on panels for both AuD and MSDE courses. Brittany is a PACS alumna (AuD '16) and has served as an instructor since 2021.

"WashU/PACS offers a strong balance of academic rigor and real-world clinical training. The program emphasizes data-informed practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, while also leveraging the unique clinical and community resources in St. Louis to give students meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares them well for careers here and beyond."

Outside of work, Brittany enjoys spending time outside, playing and watching sports, and spending time with her husband and two kids. She played volleyball in college and later coached at the club level, and now enjoys sharing the sport with her daughter and watching college matches together.

Traveling with a child who uses a hearing device? We are sharing practical tips to help you prepare, protect their technology, and keep your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible!

Traveling with hearing devices - CID Professional Development Traveling with your child’s hearing devices can feel overwhelming at first, but with a little preparation, it can be smooth and stress-free. The tips below will help you feel confident and ready…

Happy 4th of July from CID! As you enjoy the celebrations and fireworks, remember to protect your family’s hearing too! 🇺🇸✨