HEAR In Dallas

Director

Linda Daniel MA/MS is a Board Certified, Licensed Audiologist and Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Certified Auditory-Verbal Therapist. Her academic training includes a BS in Communication Sciences from the University of Iowa, a MA in Audiology from the University of Denver, and a MS in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The internationally renowned Doreen Pollack M.S., M.A. and Marion Ernst, M.S., M.A.–forerunners for the Acoupedic Approach and Auditory-Verbal Practice– were her mentors. Linda continues to use their groundbreaking practices along with current research findings in her work. Serving as Chair of the Examination Development Committee on the Certification Council of Auditory-Verbal International in its inception, Linda helped establish high standards for certifying Auditory-Verbal Therapists. Practicing since 1974 and working in Dallas since 1988, Linda specializes in the rehabilitation of listening and speaking skills of individuals with hearing loss. Prior to founding HEAR In Dallas, Linda was Director of the TALK Center for Hearing Impaired Children in Dallas.

Presently, Linda is the Aural Rehabilitation Consultant for the Dallas Ear Institute and the Dallas Hearing Foundation: she conducts evaluations for the cochlear implant and coordinates recommendations with the families, physicians, and audiologists. In addition, she provides listening, speech, and language therapy and educational support services to individuals with hearing loss who use hearing technologies.
Linda enjoys mentoring university interns and practicing professionals. Her special interests include educating caregivers in her family-based practice, serving individuals with hearing loss and associated disorders, and addressing the psychosocial effects of hearing loss and related communication disorders on children, adults, and their communication partners. In addition to her private practice, Linda is involved in research, consulting, presenting at professional conferences in the US and abroad, and producing educational video materials for future and practicing professionals as well as families touched by hearing loss.

Additional recent professional activities (since 2010):

Author

Textbook with 200 videos

Daniel, L. and Bharadwaj, S. (2021). Video-Based Aural Rehabilitation Guide: Enhancing Listening and Spoken Language for Children and Adults. Plural Publishing. San Diego, CA.

• • The publisher’s link:
  https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/video-based-aural-rehabilitation-guide-enhancing-listening-and-spoken-language-in-children-and-adults
• • Interview with the author conducted by Cochlear Americas:
  http://pronews.cochlearamericas.com/interview-author-video-based-aural-rehabilitation-guide/
• • Spotlight on a family with hearing loss featured in the book:
  https://www.pluralpublishing.com/blog/spotlight-family-hearing-loss

Webinars, Podcasts, Interviews

• Daniel, L. (2021) Considerations for Children with Hearing Loss and Complex Needs: Aural Rehabilitation and Tele-health Delivery. Chinese University of Hong Kong ENT Conference Dec 3 & 4.
• Daniel, L. and Houston, Todd. (2021) Interview with Linda Daniel. The Listening Brain podcast. August 11. https://thelisteningbrain.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-linda-daniel
• Bharadwaj, S. and Daniel, L. (2020) Identifying and Addressing Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families Receiving Aural Rehabilitation Services via Teletherapy: Three Case Presentations. Global Virtual Conference: American Cochlear Implant Alliance, Sept.
• Rhoades, E., Daniel, L., and Sherryl Eatmon (2020) Adapting LSL Principles to Serve Diverse Families. Global Virtual Conference: AG Bell Listening and Spoken Language Symposium.
• Daniel, L. and Silverman, L. (2015) New Hearing Technology Brings Sound To A Little Girl. National Public Radio. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/410065053. June 1.
• Daniel, L. (2011) Aural Rehabilitation in Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Adults
http://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/aural-rehabilitation-in-bilateral-cochlear-18724

Peer reviewed research

• Bharadwaj, S.V. Matzke, P.L., Daniel, L.L (2012). Multisensory Processing in Children with Cochlear implants. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
• Bharadwaj, S., Daniel, L. and Matzke, P. (2009) Sensory Processing in Children with Cochlear Implants. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 208-213.
• Daniel, L. (1987) Effects of Acoustic Exaggeration on the Imitation of Selected Suprasegmental Patterns by Profoundly Hearing-Impaired Children, unpublished research, UW-Madison, Wisconsin.

Invited Chapters

• Daniel, L. and Ritter, K. (2012). What is the role of the AV practitioner with children who have multiple challenges and their families? In Estabrooks, W. (Ed.) 101 Frequently Asked Questions
about Auditory-Verbal Practice: Promoting Listening and Spoken Language for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Their Families. A. G. Bell, Publ.
• Daniel, L. (2012). What is child directed speech and how does it apply to auditory-verbal therapy and education? In Estabrooks, W. (Ed.) 101 Frequently Asked Questions about Auditory-Verbal Practice: Promoting Listening and Spoken Language for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Their Families. A. G. Bell, Publ.
• Daniel, L. (2012). What is acoustic highlighting? In Estabrooks, W. (Ed.) 101 Frequently Asked Questions about Auditory-Verbal Practice: Promoting Listening and Spoken Language for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Their Families. A. G. Bell, Publ.
• Daniel, L. (2011) Sensory Integration Issues. In Madell, J., & Flexer, C. (2011). ren with Cochlear Implants. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 208–213
Workshop Instructor: one and two-day programs
• Daniel, L. (2012) Maximizing Audition and Communication: Treating a Heterogeneous Population of Children with Hearing Loss.” One-day. Sponsored by Therapy 2000. Tyler, Texas. April 20.
• Daniel, L. (2011) Management of Children with Hearing Loss and Associated Disorders. One-day.
March 16, Greenville, North Carolina.
• Daniel, L. (2010) Management of Children with Hearing Loss and Associated Disorders. Two-days. Therapy 2000 Continuing Education Program. Dallas, Texas. November 12-13.
• Daniel, L. (2010) Maximizing Audition in a Heterogeneous Population of Children with Hearing Loss. One-day. Ontario Speech and Hearing Spring Conference. Toronto, Ontario. May.

Professional Presentations

• Daniel, L. (2013) Cochlear Implantation of Older Adults: Role of the Aural Rehabilitationist in
• Patient Selection and Follow-up Care. Cochlear Implant Alliance. Washington DC, October.
• Daniel, L. (2013) Cochlear Implant or Auditory Brainstem Implant: 3 Pediatric Cases. Poster session. Cochlear Implant Alliance. Washington DC, October.
• Daniel, L. (2010) Role of Aural Rehabilitation in the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adults
with Bilateral Cochlear Implants. Short course. American Academy of Audiology. San Diego, CA. April.