ONLINE LIBRARY
Our Online Library contains a comprehensive collection of presentations all relevant to microtia and atresia. We have presentations related to audiology, speech & language, ear reconstruction and parent support.
We know how important it is for parents to be able to access information when they need it, so all presentations are available on demand. As well as being able to access all presentations individually, we have grouped some presentations together and made them available as bundles.
There is no out of pocket cost to view the presentations if your child has a self or plan-managed NDIS plan as the costs can be claimed under parent training (Capacity Building). If you are plan-managed, please check with your plan-manager prior to purchasing access as they may prefer us to invoice them directly. If this is the case, you will receive access to the presentations as soon as the invoice is paid. Self-managed families can purchase immediate access and then claim their reimbursement through the myplace portal. Alternatively, self-managed families may also request an invoice to claim and then remit to receive access instead of purchasing upfront.
If you require an invoice to be issued, please request an invoice below and select which presentations you would like access to. If your NDIS plan is agency-managed, please contact us to discuss options.
PROFESSIONAL ACCESS FOR PD
If you are a professional wanting access to our Online Library for professional development, we provide subsidised prices for professional development. Please contact us for details and an access code. Audiologists may be able to claim CPD points through the non-endorsed activity pathway.
Audiology Presentations
This presentation explains the hearing loss associated with atresia and strategies to help overcome some of the challenges faced.
Unilateral hearing loss presents with unique challenges. This presentation explains the impications of a unilateral hearing loss and suitable strategies.
This presentation gives an overview of Cochlear’s bone conduction devices suitable for atresia patients.
This presentation gives an overview of Oticon Medical’s bone conduction devices suitable for atresia patients.
Dr Joe Roberson explains how the auditory system develops and the implications for a child with a hearing loss.
Audiology Basics and Atresia covers the fundamentals of hearing loss and atresia. It is a great introduction to audiology and understanding your child’s hearing loss.
Dr Joe Roberson is one of the world’s leading atresia specialists. In this presentation he provides a wealth of information about this condition and the surgical procedure to create an ear canal (atresia repair).
There has been significant research in this area and statistically, 90% of microtia and atresia patients have a unilateral hearing loss. This presentation will give you a better understanding of unilateral hearing loss and the implications for your child.
There are many options and devices available for children with atresia. This presentation outlines the different bone conduction solutions, implantable devices and options that are available.
This presentation explains all the different audiology tests you may experience with your child at various ages.
This presentation outlines some of the assistive listening devices suitable for children with atresia and their benefits.
This presentation introduces us to the Cochlear Osia System. Learn about the new technology powering this implantable device and the benefits for patients with atresia.
Speech and Language Presentations
Natasha Shallita shares important information about monitoring and developing speech and language in children.
In this presentation, Lynda Farwell shares some great information and tips for encouraging speech, language and literacy for children with atresia and hearing loss.
The ages and stages for normal speech development are discussed during this presentation. Monitoring your child’s speech development will ensure they are reaching all their milestones.
This presentation demonstrates how a child’s language skills develop during early childhood. Monitoring your child’s language development is helpful to ensure they are reaching their expected language milestones
This presentation gives you lots of practical strategies for how to stimulate listening and spoken language development.
Literacy skills and the use of language for listening, talking, reading and writing are important in every aspect of our lives. This presentation will assist you with information about developing your child’s literacy skills.
Ear Reconstruction Presentations
Dr Joe Dusseldorp is the first Australian surgeon to offer custom 3D porous polyethylene implant ear reconstruction in Australia. This presentation details the steps involved in this procedure and the results that can be achieved.
This presentation explains the process involved in manufacturing a patient-specific polyethylene ear implant.
Sophie Fleming is an Australian anaplastologist who makes a range of prosthetics. During this presentation she discusses the process for making realistic ear prosthetics.
This presentation discusses the option of combining ear reconstruction and the implantation of hearing devices in a single procedure, as well as the importance of collaborative and integrated care between professionals of microtia and atresia patients.
Prof. Gordon Wallace discusses his team’s current research project investigating the bioprinting of human ears.
Dr John Reinisch is one of the world’s leading pediatric plastic surgeons. He is the founder of the technique for polyethylene implant ear reconstruction surgery (also called the medpor technique). During this presentation he explains this procedure and shows the expected outcomes for children with microtia.
Dr Sheryl Lewin designed a one piece porpus polythylene implant and was the first surgeon to routinely offer 3D patient – specific porous implant ear reconstruction. In this presentation she discusses her technique and shows the results that can be achieved.
Dr Joe Roberson collaborates with Dr Youssef Tahiri and Dr John Reinisch to provide a combined atresia microtia procedure (CAM) where patients can have atresia repair and polyethylene implant ear reconstruction in a single procedure. They are the only surgeons in the world offering this procedure and explain it in more detail in this presentation.
In this presentation, Dr Joe Dusseldorp demonstrates the procedure for producing a custom 3D polyethylene ear implant. He shows the steps from 3D scanning a patient’s ear, the virtual surgical planning, the production of the implant and finally the surgical application.
Dr Stuart Bade, outlines the procedures available in Queensland for ear reconstruction. He then gives more detail about the rib graft ear reconstruction procedure.
Dr Arturo Bonilla, a plastic and recontructive surgeon from Texas, USA who has specialised in rib graft ear reconstruction, outlines this procedure for ear reconstruction in children.
Parent Support Presentations
Advocacy is important to assist chidren with microtia and atresia reach their full potential. This presentation explores the need for advocacy and gives practial tips for advocating for your child.
This presentation outlines some of the social and emotional impacts for a child with microtia and their family.
Renu Bhalla discusses the social and emotional journey for children with microtia and atresia and their families along with some sound advice.
Navigating your journey as a parent of a child with microtia and atresia can be challenging at times. This presentation investigates the implications of these conditions and explores having a child with a hearing loss, physical difference and the psychological considerations for your child.
These 12 top tips for parents of children with microtia and atresia have been collated by a parent who has lived experience raising a child with microtia and atresia. They are designed to guide and assist you with practical advise.
This presentation by social worker, Renu Bhalla, will discuss skills to help you support your young child with microtia and atresia.
Now with so many reconstruction options available, it can be difficult deciding which option is best suited for your child. This presentation will give you some suggestions on factors to consider when making your decision.
This presentation addresses some of the considerations when choosing an educational setting for your child such as a childcare centre, kindergarten or school.
Classrooms are notorious for not being ideal listening environments. This presentation discusses practical ways to improve the listening environment in classrooms for hearing impaired children.
Dr Chris Que Hee discusses the role the ENT surgeon plays for children with microtia and atresia.
Presentation Bundles
ALL PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE
Access to all previous presentations in our Online Library at a special bundle price. View over 25 presentations on topics related to microtia and atresia including audiology, speech and language, ear reconstruction and parent support.
(* excludes 2023 presentations)
AUDIOLOGY BUNDLE
A collection of all our audiology presentations. This information will give you a great introduction to hearing loss and atresia to better understand your child’s hearing loss and the available options.
SPEECH & LANGUAGE BUNDLE
A bundle of speech and language presentations. These presentations explain speech and language milestones as well as giving practical suggestions for assisting in language aquisition.
NEW PARENT BUNDLE
* COMING SOON*
This bundle includes some introductory information on microtia and atresia especially suited to new families