Test of Auditory Functioning – Learning Series
Test of Auditory Functioning – 3 Part Learning Series
The Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF) is one of our best-selling assessments for functional listening. It replaces the Test of Auditory Comprehension (TAC) developed in the 1970s. Join us for our 3-part learning series dedicated to using the TAF and the practical applications of the data it provides. We host Donald Goldberg, Ph.D., the author of the TAF and Carrie Norman, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS AVEd. for three sessions over a month-long period.
Learning Series only – $97
Learning Series + Test Kit – $349
Recording available to attendees for 60 days.
Purchase orders accepted.
For international pricing email brenda@success4kidswhl.com
Tuesday, September 15th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Session 1: Understanding the Structure, Format, and Administration of the TAF
Tuesday, September 22nd 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Session 2: Practical Uses of the TAF with Hearing Diverse Learners
Break for Practicum
Homework – give the Test of Auditory Functioning to a student
Tuesday, October 6th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Session 3: Reality Check – Questions and Answers after Application
Donald Goldberg
Donald M. Goldberg, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/A, LSLS Cert. AVT, is a Full Professor at the College of Wooster in Ohio. He also serves on the Professional Staff of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Section of Audiology/Hearing Implant Program. Dr. Goldberg’s areas of clinical and research activities are focused on the auditory and spoken language outcomes of infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing; notably with youngsters using cochlear implants and/or hearing aids. Goldberg is the co-author of Educational Audiology for the Limited Hearing Infant and Preschooler (1997, Pollack, Goldberg, & Caleffe-Schenck), along with numerous book chapters, and journal contributions. Dr. Goldberg has given presentations in 45 of the United States, and on 5 continents reflecting 12+ global countries. His new criterion-based assessment tool for preschoolers through school-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing, the Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF), was recently published by Blue Tree Publishing (October 2023). Goldberg is a Past President of both the AG Bell Board of Directors and the AG Bell Academy Board.
Carrie Norman
Carrie Norman, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVEd received her Master of Science in Communication Disorders with a Pediatric Aural Habilitation specialization from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2001. She is the President of Collaborative Communications, a private consulting firm dedicated to helping bridge the gap between clinical and educational services for students and families impacted by hearing differences. Her experience spans infancy through high school in both clinical and educational settings. She has co-authored a chapter in the textbook Auditory Verbal Therapy: Science, Research and Practice. She is a frequent training facilitator at local, national and global events on a variety of topics related to hearing differences and she offers products and materials for families and professionals through The Hope Center for Hearing & Communication. She enjoys partnering with teachers, therapists, and families to help each child meet their best communication potential.
Practical Application
This 3-part series is recommended for speech therapists, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, audiologists, and other professionals working with children who have hearing differences. We combine theory and application with sessions that instruct and allow the opportunity for questions pre and post test-giving.
- The TAF includes 19 Subtests from duration Discrimiation to Listening Comprehension (0 SNR)
- Target population is approximately 2-year-olds to middle school children with hearing loss using hearing devices
- The TAF is a criterion-based assessment of listening abilities for annual administration for documentation of your IeP/504 intervention plan effectiveness
