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Webinar Description
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The sign language-using Deaf population is a linguistic and cultural minority group generally unfamiliar to many service providers. The hearing, sign-fluent presenter has worked exclusively in this field for 40 years, as a clinician, researcher, and teacher. Misconceptions regarding "lipreading," English literacy, sign language versus English, information access ("fund of information"), and the realities of interpreting work hamper effective service provision. This presentation will assist providers to work more effectively with Deaf persons. It will address an array of historic, linguistic, developmental, ethical, legal, and culturally-relevant matters. Significant content will relate directly to mental status exam topics and differential diagnosis of language anomalies that are often unique to this population. Keys to working effectively with sign language interpreters will be offered. Time will be allotted for questions and discussion.
Qualifications:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe key differences between ASL and English
- List 3 key events in mentioned in relation to Deaf history (legal or culural)
- Explain why "lipreading" and literacy are challenging for many deaf people
- Define "fund of information" and explain its relevance to working with deaf people
- Explain "language deprivation" and why it presents a key differential diagnosis problem
- List 3 "realities of interpreting work" presented during this workshop
- List 3 tips for working successfully with sign langauge interpreters
- Define what a "Certified Deaf Interpreter" is and how their work differs from a traditional sign language interpreter
- List 4 areas of the mental status examination that may well differ regarding deaf versus hearing persons
- Mention 2 aspects of Deaf culture that may lead to misunderstandings or conflict with hearing people
- Describe how the ADA and "scope of practice" expectations are relevant to practice with deaf consumers
Agenda:
Part 1 (50 minutes) Greeting and introduction “Normal Differentness” The essential linguistic fundamentals The essential historic fundamentals The essential cross-cultural fundamentals
Part 2 (45 minutes) Developmental opportunities and their psychological impact Language deprivation, dysfluency, and differential diagnosis
Part 3 (25 minutes) Working effectively with interpreters
Part 4 (25 minutes) Considering Deaf consumers through the lens of the mental status examination
Part 5 (15 minutes) Ethical and legal responsibilities pertaining to working with Deaf consumers
Part 6 (20 minutes) Resources Questions and discussion
Certificates Provider -This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Official information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Thrapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Thrapy Express ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting (631) 202-1010 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.