作者:Ronald Schow (Author), Michael Nerbonne (Author)
A renowned team of experts presents a thorough introduction to aural rehabilitation across the lifespan.
Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation provides a cohesive introduction to the basics of audiologic rehabilitation in an easy-to-read style that resonates with undergraduate students. Highly regarded as experts in the field, the authors introduce the fundamentals, present the important methods and procedures, and include two case study chapters that address the rehabilitation needs of both children and adults. They examine the changing state of audiology through coverage of important contemporary issues such as professional documents, evidence-based practice, multicultural issues, and advances in computer and web-based rehabilitation activities. Based on a proven model framed within the concepts of the World Health Organization, this book helps students prepare to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art services to clients of any age.
The Seventh Edition features an enhanced focus on cochlear implants in Chapter 3 and revised discussions of vestibular and tinnitus treatments. New chapter learning outcomes, supplementary learning activities, references, and recommended websites keep readers focused and engaged with the material.
Contents
PART ONE: Fundamentals of Audiologic Rehabilitation 1
1 Overview of Audiologic Rehabilitation 3
2 Hearing Aids and Hearing Assistive Technologies 33
3 Cochlear Implants 69
4 Auditory Stimuli in Communication 93
5 Visual Stimuli in Communication 127
6 Language and Speech of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 167
7 Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Loss and Counseling Basics 195
8 Audiologic Rehabilitation Services in the School Setting 217
PART TWO: Comprehensive Approaches to Audiologic Rehabilitation 245
9 Audiologic Rehabilitation for Children 247
10 Audiologic Rehabilitation across the Adult Life Span:Assessment and Management 307
PART THREE: Implementing Audiologic Rehabilitation: Case Studies 393
11 Case Studies: Children 395
12 Case Studies: Adults and Elderly Adults 427
Author Index 459
Subject Index 467
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