Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) and Hearing-Related Disability Services Included in the Aural Rehabilitation Plan Where Does Aural Rehabilitation Occur? Who Provides Aural Rehabilitation? Hearing Loss Service Needs Cost-Effectiveness and Costs Evidence-Based Practice Case Study: Applying the WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Case Study: Evidence-Based Practice Decision Making Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Appendix 1-1 Appendix 1-2 Appendix 1-3 Part One: The Components of the Aural Rehabilitation Plan. Chapter 2. Assessing Hearing Acuity and Speech Recognition Review of the Audiological Examination and the Audiogram Purpose of Speech Recognition Testing Patient Variables Stimuli Units Test Procedures Difficulties Associated with Speech Recognition Assessment Multicultural Issues Case Study: Reasons to Go with a Test-Battery Approach Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Chapter 3. Listening Devices and Related Technology Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants Hearing Assistive Technology Systems (HATS) and Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) Computer-Based Technology Case Study: Audio Technology Case Study: Listen to the Music Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Chapter 4. Auditory-Only Speech Perception and Auditory Training Historical Notes Listening to Speech with a Hearing Loss Candidacy for Auditory Training Brain Plasticity and Auditory Training Theoretical Underpinnings for Auditory Training Auditory Training to Improve Speech Recognition Auditory Training to Improve Music Perception Benefits of Auditory Training Case Study: Learning to Hear Again Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Chapter 5. Audiovisual Speech Perception and Speechreading Training Speechreading for Communication Characteristics of a Good Lipreader What Happens When Someone Lipreads? The Difficulty of the Lipreading Task What Happens When Someone Speechreads? Importance of Residual Hearing Factors that Affect the Speechreading Process Assessing Vision-Only and Audiovisual Speech Recognition Traditional Methods of Speechreading Training Speechreading Training Today Efficacy of Speechreading Training Oral Interpreters Case Study: An Exceptional Lipreader Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Chapter 6. Communication Strategies and Conversational Styles Conversation Facilitative Communication Strategies Repair Strategies Stages of Communication Breakdown Research Related to Repair Strategy Usage and Communication Breakdowns Conversational Styles and Behaviors Case Study: A Couple Conversing Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Chapter 7. Assessment of Conversational Fluency and Communication Difficulties Conversational Fluency General Considerations for Evaluating Conversational Fluency and Hearing-Related Disability Interviews Questionnaires Daily Logs Group Discussion Structured Communication Interactions Unstructured Communication Interactions The Significant Other Case Study: He Says, She Says Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Chapter 8. Communication Strategies Training Self-Efficacy Issues to Consider When Developing a Training Program Getting Started Model for Training Short-Term Training Communication Strategies Training for Frequent Communication Partners Program Evaluation Benefits of Training Case Study: Patients with an Increased Sense of Self-Efficacy Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Chapter 9. Counseling, Psychosocial Support, and Assertiveness Training Who Provides Counseling, Psychosocial Support, and Assertiveness Training? The Patient’s Story and Narrative Therapy Counseling Psychosocial Support Assertiveness Training Related Research Case Study: Solving Challenging Situations Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Part Two: Aural Rehabilitation for Adults. Chapter 10. Aural Rehabilitation Plans for Adults Prevalence of Hearing Loss Among Adults Characteristics of Adult-Onset Hearing Loss Who is This Person? Where is the Patient in the Journey? A Patient-Centered Approach The Aural Rehabilitation Plan Case Study: A Road Map for Success Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Appendix 10-1 Chapter 11. Aural Rehabilitation Plans for Older Adults Activity Limitations and Participation Restrictions Audiological Status and Otologic Health Life-Situation Factors Physical and Cognitive Variables The Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss Aural Rehabilitation Intervention Third-Party Disability Aural Rehabilitation in the Institutional Setting Case Study: Staying Active Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Appendix 11-1 Part Three: Aural Rehabilitation for Children Chapter 12. Detection and Confirmation of Hearing Loss in Children Detection of Hearing Loss Confirmation of Hearing Loss Health Care Follow-Up Parent Counseling Case Study: A Memorable Journey Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Appendix 12-1 Appendix 12-2 Chapter 13. Infants and Toddlers Legislation Concerning Children Who Have Hearing Loss The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Communication Mode Listening Device Early-Intervention Programs Parental Support Auditory Training for Infants and Toddlers Case Study: A Mother’s Karma Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Appendix 13-1 Appendix 13-2 Chapter 14. School-Age Children The Beginnings of Education for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the New World Creation of An Individual(ized) Education Plan (IEP) The Multidisciplinary Team School and Classroom Placement Amplification and Assistive Listening Devices Classroom Acoustics Other Services Children Who Have Mild or Moderate Hearing Loss or Unilateral Hearing Loss Case Study: IDEA(S) for All Children Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Key Resources Appendix 14-1 Chapter 15. Speech, Language, and Literacy Speech Characteristics Language Characteristics Literacy Characteristics Speech and Language Evaluation Literacy Evaluation Speech and Language Therapy Case Study: Writing Samples from 10- and 11-Year-Old Children Final Remarks Key Chapter Points Terms and Concepts to Remember Glossary. References. Index.