Survey of Audiology : Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals

by DeBonis, David A.; Donohue, Constance L.

• ISBN13: 9780205338399
• ISBN10: 0205338399
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

";This text is written in an easy-to-read style with excellent examples given to reinforce the concepts."; Miriam A Henoch, University of Texas This new text, Survey of Audiology: Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals, emphasizes the technical and scientific aspects of the practice of audiology, blended with other essential humanistic skills- active listening, empathy, client/family-centered protocols and collaboration with family members and other professionals. Full of illustrative examples, this book is written to be a resource for students in audiology and speech-language pathology long after the course is completed. Written by two audiologists with more than 20 years of combined teaching experience, information in the text is presented in very clear, understandable language and is organized based on first-hand knowledge of formats that will be most useful to students. Features bull; bull;Case examples throughout provide practical applications of concepts and practice in interpreting audiological test results and an introduction to case management. bull;Chapter on screening incorporates relevant ASHA and ANSI standards and addresses audiological screenings for clients of all ages, including statistical information relevant to providing screenings (Ch. 11). bull;Extensive chapter on helping individuals with hearing loss provides a generous overview of rehabilitative audiology, from selection of hearing aids and assistive devices to the services that are needed to ensure effective use amplification or other technology (Ch.12). bull;Focus questions at the beginning of each chapter preset students for learning. bull;Summary tables throughout the chapters help both student and teacher organize the information. Visit the Allyn & Bacon Communication Disorders supersite at www.ablongman.com/commdisorders. Better grades are just a click away!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Audiology as a Scientific, Collaborative, and Humanistic Discipline

Audiology as a Humanistic Discipline

Recommendations for the Future

Acoustics of Sound and Preliminary Clinical Application

What Is Sound?

Units of Measure

Application of Acoustic Concepts

Fundamental Pathways of Sound

Environmental Acoustics

Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System

Anatomy and Physiology of the Peripheral Auditory System

Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory System

Pure Tone Testing

The Audiometer

Calibration

Pure Tone Testing

Masking

Potential Pitfalls in Pure Tone Testing

Speech Audiometry

Contributions of Speech Audiometry

Speech Audiometry Tests

Most Comfortable Level/Loudness Discomfort Level

Speech in Noise Testing

Sentence Tests

Physiologic Assessment

Immittance Audiometry

Auditory Evoked Potentials

Otoacoustic Emissions

Disorders of the Auditory System

Selected Conditions That May Affect the Outer Ear

Selected Conditions That May Affect the Middle Ear

Selected Conditions That May Affect the Inner Ear

Selected Conditions That May Affect the Central Auditory System

Pediatric Testing and Management

Components of Auditory System Development

Speech and Language Development in Early Childhood

General Principles of Pediatric Audiological Assessment

Client-Specific Protocols for Audiological Assessment of Young Children

Current Issues in Pediatric Audiology

Assessment and Management of Other Special Populations

The Elderly

Individuals Who Are Deaf

Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Non-Organic Hearing Loss

Auditory Processing Disorders

The Nature and Development of Tests of Auditory Processing

Referral for Auditory Processing Evaluation

Auditory Processing Assessment

Common Questions Regarding Management of Auditory Processing Disorders

Screenings

General Screen

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