Audiology

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

• ISBN13: 9780683006209
• ISBN10: 0683006207
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-03-01
• 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	vii
Part I INTRODUCTION
Audiology as a Profession
Objectives	3	(1)
Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Impairment	3	(3)
Audiology Defined	6	(2)
Historical Development of Audiology	8	(2)
Professional Opportunities	10	(6)
Educational Preparation for Audiology	16	(5)
Professional Affiliations	21	(2)
Summary	23	(2)
References and Suggested Readings	23	(2)
The Nature of Sound
Objectives	25	(1)
Sound Waves and Their Characteristics	25	(17)
Waveforms and Their Associated Spectra	42	(4)
Sound Measurement	46	(4)
Summary	50	(1)
Advanced Material	50	(7)
References and Suggested Readings	56	(1)
Structure and Function of the Auditory System
Objectives	57	(1)
Peripheral Auditory System	57	(22)
Auditory Central Nervous System	79	(4)
Perception of Sound	83	(10)
Summary	93	(1)
Advanced Material	93	(12)
References and Suggested Readings	100	(5)
Part II ASSESSMENT OF AUDITORY FUNCTION
Audiologic Measurement
Objectives	105	(1)
Case History	105	(1)
Pure-Tone Audiometry	106	(20)
Speech Audiometry	126	(9)
Acoustic Immittance Measurement	135	(10)
Basic Audiologic Test Battery	145	(1)
Additional Special Tests	145	(4)
Summary	149	(1)
Advanced Material	149	(6)
References	151	(1)
Suggested Readings	152	(3)
Pathologies of the Auditory System
Objectives	155	(1)
Classification of Auditory Disorders	155	(5)
Disorders of the Outer Ear and Middle Ear	160	(19)
Cochlear and Retrocochlear Pathology	179	(16)
Nonorganic Hearing Loss	195	(1)
Summary	196	(3)
References and Suggested Readings	196	(3)
Screening Auditory Function
Objectives	199	(1)
Understanding the Principles of Screening	199	(4)
Status of Identification Programs in the United States	203	(21)
Identification of Middle Ear Disease in Children	224	(6)
Follow-up	230	(1)
Summary	231	(6)
References and Suggested Readings	232	(5)
Part III MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Amplification and Rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
Objectives	237	(1)
Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation Process	238	(1)
Amplification for the Hearing Impaired	239	(23)
Rehabilitation of the Child with Hearing Impairment	262	(6)
Rehabilitation of the Hearing-Impaired Adult	268	(9)
Summary	277	(4)
Suggested Readings	277	(4)
Education for the Hearing Impaired
Objectives	281	(1)
Legislative Provisions for Handicapped Children	282	(2)
The Culture of Deafness	284	(1)
Communication Modes Used in Educational Instruction	284	(5)
Educational Settings	289	(4)
Educational Achievement of Children with Hearing Impairment	293	(15)
Audiology in the Schools	308	(6)
Summary	314	(3)
References	314	(1)
Suggested Readings	314	(3)
Glossary	317	(4)
Figure and Table Credits	321	(2)
Index	323