Dr. Donna Turetgen, Au.D.
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Dr. Christy Washkowiak, Au.D.
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Meet Dr. Donna.
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Meet Dr. Christy. |
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Dr. Donna Turetgen, Au.D. was called to dedicate her career to auditory processing disorders (APD) in 2011 when she first met her mentor and friend, Jack Katz, Ph.D. Dr. Katz developed the Buffalo Model Approach to APD while at the University of Buffalo in New York, and has traveled the globe teaching others and sharing his research. You can meet Dr. Katz here. The Buffalo Model includes the most widely used auditory processing test among audiologists, the Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) test. Dr. Donna uses the Buffalo Model Approach in her practice and continues to study with Dr. Katz for ongoing professional development. One of the most important lessons she learned from Jack is, "If people come to us with auditory complaints, it is our job to help them." This is not always an easy task. Auditory processing disorders may stand alone or co-exist with other developmental delays, learning difficulties, attention problems, and cognitive disorders. A highly trained audiologist evaluates and treats auditory processing disorders alongside a team of people involved in the child's care, such as speech-language pathologists, psychologists, educators, and parents. It is important that everyone works together to understand the child's specific needs and to develop a comprehensive plan for interventions. Dr. Donna was a founding member in what eventually became the International Guild of Auditory Processing Specialists (IGAPS). IGAPS is a non-profit that was founded to continue the Buffalo Model teachings and to bring auditory processing specialists together cooperatively to best serve our clients. Dr. Donna is an active member of IGAPS works with a team of IGAPS leaders teaching other professionals about APD testing and treatment. Dr. Donna is committed to providing you and your family comprehensive care with compassion.
Dr. Donna and her husband, Levent, are native to Chicago and currently reside near San Antonio. They have been married for 27 years, have two adult daughters, Neyla and Melisa, and a chihuahua-mix named Slider. |
Dr. Christy Washkowiak, Au.D. joined The Auditory Connection with a background in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology. She has a strong passion for working with and advocating for children to assist them in achieving their full potential. Dr. Christy has a particular interest in evaluating and remediating auditory processing disorders in individuals of all ages. She has expertise with neurodiverse children and adults with hearing loss. She enjoys counseling individuals on effective methods to strengthen auditory skills for an improved quality of life. Dr. Christy is a certified provider for the therapeutic music listening programs, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), based on the Polyvagal Theory, and The Listening Program (TLP). Dr. Christy also serves as an officer on the Board of Directors for the International Guild of Auditory Processing Specialists (IGAPS) and works with a team of IGAPS leaders on teaching professionals the Buffalo Model Approach to APD testing and treatment.
Dr. Christy lives and works in Wheaton, IL with her husband Brian, where they raised their twins Alex and Izzy. Dr. Christy enjoys reading and spending time with family, friends and her dogs, Zeus and Apollo. Dr. Christy also volunteers with Love Your Neighbor, an organization dedicated to providing local families with beautiful, well-designed home environments. Buffalo Model Auditory Processing Testing and Therapies
Safe and Sound Protocol Certified Provider-Unyte Integrated Listening The Listening Program Certified Provider-Advanced Brain Technologies Primitive Reflex Screenings and Fun and Functional Integration Tools Heartmath Emotional Wellbeing Sound Disorders and Misophonia The Arc Educational Advocacy |
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Helping children grow!