Carel du Toit Paediatric Hearing Conference 2027: Growing Together

Carel du Toit’s Paediatric Hearing Conference is aimed at professionals working with paediatric populations and hearing loss. Taking place over two days, the event will feature a diverse panel of speakers sharing their insights and expertise on supporting children with hearing loss.

Supporting a child with hearing loss goes beyond providing access to sound. It requires a connected ecosystem of professionals, caregivers, and communities working together to support the development of listening and spoken language. This conference will explore how we can collaborate to help children with hearing loss reach their full potential.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, share ideas, and connect with fellow professionals in the field!

Event Details:

16-17 April 2027

Day One (Friday, 16th April 2027): 08:30-15:00

Day Two (Saturday, 17th April 2027): 08:30-13:00

In person at Carel du Toit Centre

Note: One purchased ticket will allow entry for both days (Friday and Saturday). Whether you attend one or both days, ticket price remains the same.

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Provisional program (subject to changes):

Day One:

Dr. Leandi Erasmus

Post-Doctoral Researcher, North-West University

Adversity and its Effect on the Developing Brain of Young Children

Marge Van Dyk

Cochlear Implant Audiologist, Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant unit

Auditory Dosage of Hearing Technology

Daniel Kidd

Candidate Attorney and Director, Everinghams inc.

Medical Ethics

Ms Mikhaila Steenkamp

Accelerator lead, Hold My Hand campaign: Language and learning

Responsive Parenting

Ass Prof Chrisanda Sanchez

Director | Children's Hearing Program (United States)

Co-treatment in Children with CI

Parent perspective and Lived Experience

Day Two:

Prof Talita le Roux

Professor, researcher and senior lecturer and Audiologist, University of Pretoria

Latest SA Research

Barbara Kellett

Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist, SLS, Certified AVT, Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant unit and Carel du Toit Centre

Strengthening Listening Foundations Through Sensory-Integrated Care

Lisa Barnard

Occupational Therapist, Certified ASI, Carel du Toit Centre

Strengthening Listening Foundations Through Sensory-Integrated Care

Dr. Uma Soman

PhD, LSLS cert AV-ed I Co-founder & director of Listening Together

The Role of the Teacher in the Ecosystem

Michelle Bester

Occupational Therapist, Carel du Toit Centre

Impact of Screen Time in Early Childhood Development

Parent perspective and Lived experience

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Further event details:

NB! Limited seats available - no tickets will be sold on the day. Book your seat now! Only first 50 tickets include EARLY BIRD SPECIAL.

Lunch and beverages will be served on Day One, while refreshments and beverages will be provided on Day Two.

All food served is Halaal. Please indicate your dietary requirements and allergies when registering.

There will be coffee and tea available. A Barista will also be present, for your own account.

16 CPD points will be applied for* CPD points will only be awarded for attendance and completion of articles. The CPD articles and questionnaires will be emailed upon successful registration. Your CPD points will be updated with HPCSA accordingly after the event.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are purchasing multiple tickets for various attendees, ensure that the correct identification, contact and HPCSA details are provided for each ticket holder. Ensure the correct spelling of your name, surname and HPCSA number when completing your registration.

Contact details: 021 938 4884 or [email protected]

To find out more about the Carel du Toit Centre visit: www.careldutoit.co.za

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