Following the recent publication of Communication Interventions with Deaf People, we are delighted to invite you to a free hybrid one day conference supported by City St George’s, University of London, in conjunction with Language First.
We have an exciting programme of deaf and hearing international speakers delivering taster presentations from selected book chapters. This event will be of interest to speech and language therapists, teachers of deaf children, psychologists and deaf language specialists.
The event will take place on Thursday 20 November 2025 across two locations as well as online. UK colleagues can attend in person at City St George’s, University of London, from 6.00-8.00pm (GMT). North American colleagues can attend in person at the ASHA Convention in Washington DC, from 1:00 – 3:00pm (Eastern). Online attendance will be via Zoom.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in ASL, BSL and IS. English closed captions will be available for Zoom attendees. Numbers are limited, so book now to reserve your place. Please note that this event will not be recorded.
For in person attendance at City St George’s, University of London.
For in person attendance at the ASHA Convention, Washington DC.
This meeting has ended. Thank you for your interest.
For online attendance, please complete the Zoom registration form.
Communication Interventions with Deaf People is published by Oxford University Press as part of their Perspectives in Deafness series and presents a unique collection of deaf and hearing academic and practitioner expertise on a topic that is not readily available to practitioners. For more information or to order a copy, use this link (use discount code AUFLY30 to save 30%).
Programme
Introduction to ‘Communication Interventions with Deaf People’ Professor Ros Herman (UK)
Deaf Perspectives on Communication Interventions
Dr Leala Holcomb (USA)
Communication Interventions Targeting Theory of Mind
Dr Claudia Becker (Germany)
Q&A
Short break
Sign Language Programmes for Parents and Caregivers
Dr Kristin Snoddon (Canada)
Fostering Parent-Child Interaction in Families
Professor Evelien Dirks (Netherlands)
Q&A
Short break
Developing the Role of Deaf Language Specialists
Lenka Novak (UK)
Using smiLe Therapy to Develop Pragmatic Skills
Karin Schamroth (UK)
Q&A
Concluding remarks
Professor Charlotte Enns (Canada)
Venue
London: Room ELG02, City St George’s, University of London, Northampton Square,
London EC1V 0HB
Washington: Westin Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
from 1.00-3.00 pm (Eastern)
Online: The Zoom link will be emailed upon registration for an online place
BSL, ASL and IS interpreters have been booked.
Please note that we will not be recording this event.
There will be a wine reception at City St George’s from 8.00-9.00 pm
in the foyer of ELG03
Attendance at City St George's events is subject to our terms and conditions.