The Auditory Verbal app is now available!

After about 9 months of research, planning and development, my Auditory Verbal therapy app for Ling sound discrimination is finally here!  The app store now has it available for download for the iPad or iPhone/iPod touch at $3.99.

One of my favorite features of the app is that the user has the option to record their own prompts so you can practice with a variety of voices.  Of course it comes with male and female voice options pre-recorded so you have a place to start.

There's also the session data feature to keep track of correct and incorrect responses which is nice for families to use in order to email practice results to the AVT or SLP they work with.

A future upgrade will be the ability for the user to upload their own photos!

Ling Sounds App in beta testing

My Ling Sound app is in the final stage of bug testing before submission to Apple.  There is an iPhone/iPod Touch version as well as an iPad version.

Here are screenshots showing the features:

Main page with the option to model each Ling sound or repeat the most recently played sound.

Choose from pre-recorded male or female audio or you can choose to record your own prompts.

Settings allow you to show a picture and text on the flashcards or text only.

The app collects data on correct/incorrect responses and number of repetitions.  You can email or print the data chart and notes after each session for inclusion in clients' charts.

I would love to hear your feedback.  What else would you like to see for future AVT apps?

October Meeting

The next San Diego Adult Auditory Rehabilitation Group meeting will be held Monday, October 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide auditory rehabilitation strategies and information for new and experienced cochlear implant users who would like improved performance from their implant. There will be opportunities to share successes and frustrations with implant use, compare progress with other users, and exchange tips and tricks that others have discovered to facilitate use of CIs.

It would be greatly appreciated if those who are interested in attending would RSVP so appropriate seating can be arranged prior to the meeting.

My office is located in Mission Valley with plenty of free parking. The new address is 3443 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 112, San Diego, CA 92108. Please contact me if you require directions.

There is a $10 charge per person/couple to help toward the expenses of holding the meetings.

(The office complex houses a great little sandwich place where you can pick up a bite to eat before or after the meeting if you like)

Please feel free to contact me by email or telephone if you have any questions. You are encouraged to email topics of discussion to me prior to the meeting if you have something in mind that you would like to address.

June Adult CI Meeting

The next San Diego Adult Auditory Rehabilitation Group meeting will be held Monday, June 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The goal of the group is to provide auditory rehabilitation strategies and information for new and experienced cochlear implant users who would like improved performance from their implant. There will be opportunities to share successes and frustrations with implant use, compare progress with other users, and exchange tips and tricks that others have discovered to facilitate use of CIs.

There is a $10 charge per person/couple to help toward the expenses of holding the meetings.

Please RSVP to (858) 232-5842 or by email if you would like to attend.

***Reminder***
My office address is 3443 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 112, San Diego, CA 92108. Please contact me if you require directions.

(The office complex houses a great little sandwich place where you can pick up a bite to eat before or after the meeting if you like) .

Auditory Rehabilitation Workshop

Adult Cochlear Implant
Auditory Rehabilitation Workshop

A Road Map for Self-Guided Auditory Therapy

Saturday, May 9, 2009
9:00 - 12:30 pm
3443 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92103

Many adults who receive Cochlear Implants (CI) discover they are left largely on their own to develop improved listening skills once they receive their CI. Although some CI recipients seek out individual auditory therapy to assist in this process, many CI recipients find their health insurance does not cover the treatment or a qualified therapist is not available in their area. This workshop will explore how adult CI recipients who do not have access to auditory therapy can follow a home treatment program that will continue to support the development of listening skills. Understanding the auditory hierarchy for speech sound understanding will enhance the participant's knowledge of how to identify therapy targets. This will create a foundation for the CI recipient to progress through a self-guided therapy program. This workshop will include examples of therapy activities for each step of the auditory hierarchy, as well as provide numerous resources and references for home practice materials.

*This workshop is designed for CI recipients who do not have access to individual auditory verbal/auditory rehabilitation therapy services or CI recipients who have received a limited amount of therapy in the past and would like to continue with a home program to improve their skills.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast (provided by Cochlear Americas)
9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m. Everyone Starts at a Different Road Marker- How to
determine where
your journey begins.
10:15 a.m. What Route do I follow?- How to get from point A to
point B without
getting stranded. Part 1
11:00 a.m. Break- Stretch your legs
11:15 a.m. Continuing the Journey. Part 2
12:00 p.m. What do I Need for my Travels?- Resources and Materials
12:15 p.m. Questions
12:30 p.m. Adjourn

Registration:

Workshop fees of $90 per person are due at the time of registration. If an individual with a cochlear implant would like a hearing practice partner to attend, please contact Mellisa to determine if seating remains available as first preference will be given to individuals with cochlear implants. A reduced fee of $50 will be charged per practice partner accompanying an individual with a cochlear implant. Advance registration is required due to limited seating. The registration deadline is May 1st, 2009.



Name: __________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Date of CI surgery: _________________________________

Type of CI (brand/model): ______________________________

What type of auditory therapy (if any) have you had since receiving your CI? What have you tried on your own to improve your performance with your CI?

_____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________


Please return registration form with payment by check or money order to:

Mellisa Essenburg
P.O. Box 420232
San Diego, CA 92142

April Meeting

The next San Diego Adult Auditory Rehabilitation Group meeting will be held Monday, April 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

January CI Meeting

The next San Diego Adult Auditory Rehabilitation Group meeting will be held Monday, January 26th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
**Please note the change in week due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday**

The goal of the group is to provide auditory rehabilitation strategies and information for new and experienced cochlear implant users who would like improved performance from their implant. There will be opportunities to share successes and frustrations with implant use, compare progress with other users, and exchange tips and tricks that others have discovered to facilitate use of CIs.

***Reminder***
My new office address is 3443 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 112, San Diego, CA 92108. Please contact me if you require directions.

There is a $10 charge per person/couple to help toward the expenses of holding the meetings.

(The office complex houses a great little sandwich place where you can pick up a bite to eat before or after the meeting if you like) Please RSVP to (858) 232-5842 or by email if you would like to attend.

Finally, I have several people interested in the adult aural rehabilitation class series but still need 1-2 more to hold the class. The course will meet for an hour once weekly for 4 weeks. The charge is $25 per person/per week (spouses or practice partners are welcome to accompany the participant for only $10 per class). There is some flexibility on meeting date/time so if you’re interested please email me with your availability!

Please feel free to contact me by email or telephone if you have any questions. You are encouraged to email topics of discussion to me prior to the meeting if you have something in mind that you would like to address.