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Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation

by: Schow, Ronald L.; Nerbonne, Michael A.

Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation

by: Schow, Ronald L.; Nerbonne, Michael A.

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ISBN 10:
0132582570
Edition: 6th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 07/26/2012
Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

What students and clinicians need to know about the most recent advances in the changing state of audiology is presented in this accessible resource. Included is coverage of important contemporary issues such as professional practice documents, evidence based practice, multicultural issues, and advances in computer and web-based rehabilitation activities. Written by a renowned team of experts and highly regarded in the field, Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation, 6/eis a reader-friendly, well-organized, cohesive treatment based on a proven model, framed within the concepts of the World Health Organization.

Author Biography

Ronald Schow is Professor Emeritus at Idaho State University (ISU) where he has taught since 1975. Although semi-retired he continues to teach in the Audiology program in the Division of Health Sciences. Dr. Schow received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Utah State University and then earned a Ph.D. in Audiology from Northwestern University in 1974, with Raymond Carhart as his major professor. Before coming to ISU, he taught at Illinois State University (1972-75). Dr. Schow is the co-author of numerous books and journal articles including “Communication Disorders of the Aged” and the five previous editions of Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation. He has been awarded Fellow status in ASHA and in the International Collegium of Rehabilitative Audiology, where he was inducted as one of the original charter members.

Michael Nerbonne is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Communication Disorders at Central Michigan University, where he taught from 1981-2011. Prior to that, he was a professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Idaho State University for eleven years. Dr. Nerbonne received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, where he also earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Audiology. He has published widely during his career in audiologic rehabilitation and is a Fellow of ASHA.

Part One: Fundamentals of Audiologic Rehabilitation

1 Overview of Audiologic Rehabilitation Introduction

Hearing Loss Characteristics

Consequences of Hearing Loss: Primary and Secondary

Rehabilitative Alternatives

Procedures in Audiologic Rehabilitation: An AR Model–CORE and CARE

Settings for Audiologic Rehabilitation

Summary

Summary Points

2 Hearing Aids and Hearing Assistive Technologies

Introduction

Hearing Aid Components

Hearing Aid Styles

The Earmold

Who Is a Hearing Aid Candidate?

Hearing Aid Fitting Protocol

Pediatric Fittings

Special Fittings

Hearing Assistive Technology or when a Hearing Aid May Not Be Enough

Concluding Remarks

Summary Points

3 Cochlear Implants and Vestibular/Tinnitus Rehabilitation

Introduction

Cochlear Implants

Vestibular Evaluation and Rehabilitation

Tinnitus Evaluation and Rehabilitation

Summary Points

4 Auditory Stimulation in Communication

Introduction

A Communication Model

Auditory Perception

The Auditory Training Process

Current Approaches to Auditory Training

Summary Points

5 Visual Stimuli in Communication

Introduction

Factors Related to Speechreading

Speechreading and the Hearing Impaired

Manual Communication

Summary Points

Supplementary Learning Activities

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