UsherKids Australia returned to the University of Melbourne to speak with Master of Audiology and Master of Speech Pathology students about Usher syndrome and the importance of looking beyond hearing and vision in isolation.
Emily shared the lived experience of Usher syndrome, including the impact of navigating multiple services and professionals, and why coordinated, interdisciplinary support can make such a difference for children and families.
The students then put this into practice through a cross-disciplinary case study, working together to consider the needs of a young child with Usher syndrome preparing to transition into primary school. Audiology and speech pathology students brought their different perspectives to the same child and family, considering how their disciplines could work together to support communication, participation and a successful transition to school.
It was a great opportunity for students to experience interdisciplinary thinking before they enter the workforce, and for us to highlight why children with dual sensory loss need professionals who communicate and collaborate across traditional discipline boundaries.
We hope to build on the session next year by bringing even more disciplines into the room, including optometry and physiotherapy, to make the learning experience even more reflective of the multidisciplinary support children with Usher syndrome may need.
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