FOUNDATIONS OF AURAL REHABILITATION: ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, 4th Edition introduces the fundamentals of rehabilitative audiology and hearing-related speech-language pathology in an easy-to-read style, along with concrete suggestions that help you deliver high-quality services.
Designed for both classroom learners and as a reference for seasoned professionals, this widely-used book entwines theory with clinical practice, and presents research-based information for identifying, diagnosing, and treating hearing and communication-related disorders. I
Important topics include patient-centered services, counseling, selection and fitting of listening devices, conversational fluency and communication strategies training, auditory training, speechreading, and language and speech promotion.
Divided into sections to cover adult and child populations separately, the book distills readings into important "Take Home" points, and illustrates with representative research reports, case studies, example procedures, and lively figures. Text box inserts, sidebar bullet points, tables, and quotes from professionals and patients also pique interest, along with key resources and appendices for clinical practice or self-study.
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Introduces the fundamentals of rehabilitative audiology and hearing-related speech-language pathology in an easy-to-read style, along with concrete suggestions that help you deliver high-quality services.
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1. Introduction.
PART 1: AURAL REHABILITATION FOR ADULTS.
2. Adults who Have Hearing Loss.
3. Assessing Hearing Acuity and Speech Recognition.
4. Listening Devices and Related Technology.
5. Auditory-Only Speech Perception and Auditory Training for Adults.
6. Audiovisual Speech Perception and Speechreading Training for Adults.
7. Communication Strategies and Conversational Styles.
8. Assessment of Conversational Fluency and Communication Difficulties.
9. Communication Strategies Training.
10. Counseling, Psychosocial Support, and Assertiveness Training.
11. Aural Rehabilitation Plans for Adults.
12. Aural Rehabilitation Plans for Older Adults.
PART 2: AURAL REHABILITATION FOR CHILDREN.
13. Detection and Confirmation of Hearing Loss in Children.
14. Infants and Toddlers.
15. School-age Children.
16. Auditory and Speechreading Training for Children.
17. Speech, Language, and Literacy.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781133281429
Publisert
2014-02-28
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Delmar Cengage Learning
Vekt
1195 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
186 mm
Dybde
30 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 06, U, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
800
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