Changing Trends within the Population of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Flanders (Belgium): Effects of 12 Years of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, Early Intervention, and Early Cochlear Implantation

Abstract

This June, nearly 1,200 people converged in Scottsdale to attend the AG Bell 2012 Convention.This biennial event allowed attendees to connect with each other, discover new insights into trends in spoken language acquisition, and be inspired by those around them.And while this event was not specifically focused on research, the underlying motivation for the tips, strategies, and advice provided was evidence-based.One of the highlights of this event surrounded the Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center.Launched in May as the go-to resource for those seeking information related to hearing loss and spoken language, the Knowledge Center structure is ideal for those seeking research-driven data on the abilities of individuals who are deaf and use spoken language.As you will see in the months to come, The Volta Review will begin to offer more opportunities and more access to evidence-based data online, and continue to explore new technologies that can enhance opportunities for individuals who are deaf.The next monograph, due out in the late fall of this year, will focus on issues of telepractice and how professionals can utilize new communication technologies to provide services to the most remote populations.Finally, later this year The Volta Review has plans to launch an online Continuing Education Units (CEUs) program for readers of the journal.The Volta Review will continue to publish cutting-edge research that advances outcomes of listening and spoken language, and that information will become a part of the content of the Knowledge Center.This issue alone contains important research on reading intervention strategies to improve literacy skills in children with hearing loss, the results of a self-analysis of individuals who are deaf to be with a partner or raise a child who is either deaf or has typical hearing, and a review of the changing trends in educational support for children with hearing loss in Belgium.Finally, we have included the proceedings from the

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