Audiology; The Fundamentals

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

• ISBN13: 9780781766432
• ISBN10: 0781766435
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now in its Fourth Edition, this book is designed for students in audiology or students desiring a broad, in-depth survey of the profession. The logical progression from fundamentals to more complex topics, the readable writing style, and the abundant simple illustrations are ideally suited for the introductory level. This edition has a more engaging design with anatomical drawings. Photo of ear pathologies are available online. Online student resources on thePoint will include audiogram samples, review questions, pathology images, and case studies. Online instructor resources on thePoint will include PowerPoint slides and an image bank.

Author Biography

Fred H. Bess is Professor and Chair, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Reviewers	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Audiology as a Profession	p. 3
Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Loss	p. 4
Audiology Defined	p. 6
Historical Development of Audiology	p. 8
Professional Opportunities	p. 10
Educational Preparation for Audiology	p. 16
Professional Licensure and Certification	p. 18
Professional Affiliations	p. 18
The Nature of Sound	p. 23
Sound Waves and Their Characteristics	p. 23
Waveforms and Their Associated Spectra	p. 42
Sound Measurement	p. 47
Structure and Function of the Auditory System	p. 53
Peripheral Auditory System	p. 53
Auditory Central Nervous System	p. 80
Clinical Auditory Electrophysiology	p. 83
The Perception of Sound	p. 86
Assessment of Auditory Function	p. 99
Audiologic Measurement	p. 101
Case History	p. 102
Pure-Tone Audiometry	p. 102
Speech Audiometry	p. 122
Basic Audiologic Test Battery	p. 140
Additional Electrophysiologic Measures	p. 142
Evaluation of Children With Auditory Processing Disorders: A Comment	p. 154
Pathologies of the Auditory System	p. 159
Classification of Auditory Disorders	p. 159
Disorders of the Outer Ear and Middle Ear	p. 166
Cochlear and Retrocochlear Pathology	p. 183
Nonorganic Hearing Loss	p. 201
Screening Auditory Function	p. 205
Understanding the Principles of Screening	p. 206
Status of Identification Programs in the United States	p. 210
Identification of Hearing Loss	p. 215
Follow-Up	p. 234
Management Strategies	p. 237
Amplification and Rehabilitation	p. 239
Aural Rehabilitation or Habilitation Process	p. 240
Amplification for Those With Hearing Loss	p. 241
Rehabilitation of the Child With Hearing Loss	p. 277
Rehabilitation of the Adult With Hearing Loss	p. 283
Audiology and the Education of Individuals With Hearing Loss	p. 293
Legislative Provisions for Handicapped Children	p. 294
The Culture of Deafness	p. 297
Communication Modes Used in Educational Instruction	p. 298
Educational Settings	p. 303
Educational Achievement of Children With Hearing Loss	p. 306
Factors Affecting the Educational Status of Children With Hearing Loss	p. 322
Audiology in the Schools	p. 326
Glossary	p. 335
Index	p. 347
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