In Episode 82, Ben chats with Dr. Chevonne Sutter of the Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project. They take a deep dive into the world of deafblindness including etiology, misconceptions, assessment, treatment, and teaching strategies. 

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Contact:

Dr. Chevonne Sutter

https://www.unr.edu/education/faculty-and-staff/nevada-dual-sensory-impairment-project/chevonne-sutter

Links:

Nehmotl Newsletter

https://www.tlaaminnation.com/category/nehmotl-newsletter

Mary Ann Demchak

https://www.unr.edu/education/faculty-and-staff/special-education/maryann-demchak

Nevada State Dual Sensory Impairment Project

https://www.unr.edu/ndsip

National Center for Deafblindness

https://www.nationaldb.org

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation 

https://www.chargesyndrome.org

Research Referenced:

Logan, K. R., & Gast, D. L. (2001). Conducting preference assessments and reinforcer testing for individuals with profound multiple disabilities: Issues and procedures. Exceptionality, 9(3), 123–134. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327035EX0903_3

Sutter, C., Demchak, M., Grumstrup, B., Forsyth, A., & Grattan, J. (2020). Research Designs and Literature in the Field of Visual Impairment: What Informs Our Practices. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 114(5), 356–369. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X20958886