Audiology

by Bess, Fred H.; Humes, Larry E.

• ISBN13: 9780683006193
• ISBN10: 0683006193
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-01-01
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Designed for students in audiology, speech-language pathology and special education, this introductory level text begins with an emphasis on the fundamentals and then guides students to more complex topics. The logical sequential organization parallels curricula of most audiology courses to facilitate the learning process. Designed to accent contemporary perspectives, the Third Edition is fully updated with revised content, new references and suggested readings, up-to-date images, added vignettes in many chapters, and a companion Website (http: //connection.LWW.com/go/bess).

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction
Audiology as a Profession	p. 1
Objectives	p. 1
Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Impairment	p. 2
Audiology Defined	p. 4
Historical Development of Audiology	p. 6
Professional Opportunities	p. 7
Educational Preparation for Audiology	p. 13
Professional Affiliations	p. 14
Summary	p. 16
References and Suggested Readings	p. 17
The Nature of Sound	p. 19
Objectives	p. 19
Sound Waves and Their Characteristics	p. 20
Waveforms and Their Associated Spectra	p. 35
Sound Measurement	p. 38
Summary	p. 44
Advanced Material	p. 44
References and Suggested Readings	p. 49
Structure and Function of the Auditory System	p. 51
Objectives	p. 51
Peripheral Auditory System	p. 52
Auditory Central Nervous System	p. 73
Perception of Sound	p. 77
Summary	p. 88
Advanced Material	p. 88
References and Suggested Readings	p. 96
Assessment of Auditory Functon
Audiologic Measurement	p. 97
Objectives	p. 97
Case History	p. 98
Pure-Tone Audiometry	p. 98
Speech Audiometry	p. 118
Acoustic Immittance Measurement	p. 127
Basic Audiologic Test Battery	p. 133
Additional Special Tests	p. 133
Summary	p. 141
Advanced Material	p. 141
References and Suggested Readings	p. 143
Pathologies of the Auditory System	p. 145
Objectives	p. 145
Classification of Auditory Disorders	p. 146
Disorders of the Outer Ear and Middle Ear	p. 151
Cochlear and Retrocochlear Pathology	p. 167
Nonorganic Hearing Loss	p. 183
Summary	p. 184
References and Suggested Readings	p. 184
Screening Auditory Function	p. 185
Objectives	p. 185
Understanding the Principles of Screening	p. 186
Status of Identification Programs in the United States	p. 189
Identification of Hearing Loss	p. 195
Identification of Middle Ear Disease in Children	p. 209
Follow-Up	p. 213
Summary	p. 214
References and Suggested Readings	p. 215
Management Strategies
Amplification and Rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired	p. 217
Objectives	p. 217
Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation Process	p. 218
Amplification for the Hearing Impaired	p. 219
Rehabilitation of the Child With Hearing Impairment	p. 247
Rehabilitation of the Hearing-Impaired Adult	p. 253
Summary	p. 261
References and Suggested Readings	p. 261
Education for the Hearing Impaired	p. 263
Objectives	p. 263
Legislative Provisions for Handicapped Children	p. 264
The Culture of Deafness	p. 266
Communication Modes Used in Educational Instruction	p. 267
Educational Settings	p. 271
Educational Achievement of Children With Hearing Impairment	p. 275
Factors Affecting the Educational Status of Children With Hearing Impairment	p. 290
Audiology in the Schools	p. 294
Summary	p. 301
References and Suggested Readings	p. 301
Glossary	p. 303
Index	p. 307
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