Guam EHDI Evaluation Workgroup Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup consisting of parent representatives, GEIS personnel, and Guam CEDDERS staff met on Tuesday, May 10 to develop an evaluation plan for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Informational System (EHDI-IS). Pictured starting from left, clockwise: Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco, GEIS & Early Childhood Special Education; Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS Grant Assistant I; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Coordinator; William Tejeresas, Parent Representative; Joyce Tejeresas, Paren Representative; and Elaine Eclavea, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS.
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup consisting of parent representatives, GEIS personnel, and Guam CEDDERS staff met on Tuesday, May 10 to develop an evaluation plan for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Informational System (EHDI-IS). Pictured starting from left, clockwise: Pat Mantanona, Guam Early Intervention System; Cathy Tydingco, GEIS & Early Childhood Special Education; Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; Dawn Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS Grant Assistant I; JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS Data Coordinator; William Tejeresas, Parent Representative; Joyce Tejeresas, Parent Representative; and Elaine Eclavea, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Pediatrician Training

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Uncategorized
Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on "Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation" conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.
Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on “Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation” conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.

Better Speech and Hearing Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.

Early Childhood Providers from Licensed Child Care Facilities Participate in Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
Eight early childhood providers from five child care centers participated in the Project Tinituhon Ages and Stages (ASQ) Learning Activities Training facilitated by Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator. Participants received a refresher on screening and scoring the ASQ-3 as well as orientation to the revised Guam Early Learning Guidelines Birth to 36 Months and Three to Five Years. These five child care centers are part of the islandwide Developmental and Behavioral Screening System (iDBSS) pilot program under Project TInituhon. Each center received a copy of the ASQ Learning Activities and the Guam Early Learning Guam Early Learning Guidelines. Pictured L-R: Maria Zenaida Unsay, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant; Alma Vitug, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; CarmenBelle Gumataotao and Dora Camacho, Lots of Learning Child Care Center; Gloria Datuin, Giggles & Scribbles Child Care Center; Marinta Neth, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; Tina de Leon Guerrero, Tina's Learning Center; Teresa Halladay, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator.
Eight early childhood providers from five child care centers participated in the Project Tinituhon Ages and Stages (ASQ) Learning Activities Training facilitated by Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator. Participants received a refresher on screening and scoring the ASQ-3 as well as orientation to the revised Guam Early Learning Guidelines Birth to 36 Months and Three to Five Years. These five child care centers are part of the islandwide Developmental and Behavioral Screening System (iDBSS) pilot program under Project TInituhon. Each center received a copy of the ASQ Learning Activities and the Guam Early Learning Guam Early Learning Guidelines. Pictured L-R: Maria Zenaida Unsay, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood Consultant; Alma Vitug, ABC 123 Learning and Development Center; CarmenBelle Gumataotao and Dora Camacho, Lots of Learning Child Care Center; Gloria Datuin, Giggles & Scribbles Child Care Center; Marinta Neth, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; Tina de Leon Guerrero, Tina’s Learning Center; Teresa Halladay, Dededo Child Care and Learning Center; and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator.

Quansheng Song, Database Consultant Provides Technical Assistance for Guam EHDI

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to minimizing data duplication, interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.
Quansheng Song, Database Consultant for the CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (CDC EHDI) project was on Guam to provide technical assistance on April 18-20. Pictured left to right: Quansheng Song, Database Consultant; and JJ Mendiola, Interoperability Data Specialist, Guam ChildLink-EHDI. During the visit Mr. Song addressed issues related to interoperability, emergency back up and recovery plan.