Survey of Audiology Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals

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

• ISBN13: 9780205531950
• ISBN10: 0205531954
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book helps students develop the skills needed to address the needs of clients as human beings and as individuals who have communication disorders. The authors specifically address importance of audiology knowledge for the scope of practice in both speech-language pathology and audiology. Emphasizes the technical and scientific aspects of audiology, blended with other essential humanistic skillsactive listening, empathy, client/family-centered protocols and collaboration with family members and other professionals. This text is written to be a resource for the student of audiology, speech-language pathology and other allied health professions long after the course is completed.

Table of Contents

Each Chapter (excluding Ch 1) conclude with a "Chapter Summary," "Questions for Discussion," "Recommended Reading," and "References"

Preface

Audiology as a Scientific, Collaborative, and Humanistic Discipline

The Audiology Profession

Audiology as a Humanistic Discipline

Recommendations for the Future

References

Acoustics of Sound and Preliminary Clinical Application

What is Sound?

A Word about Units of Measure

Application of Acoustic Concepts to Reading Audiograms and to Understanding the Listening Environment

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

Relationship between Pure Tones and Perception of Speech Sounds

The Audiometer Calibration

Pure Tone Testing

Masking

Some Thoughts on Traditional Test Protocols

Potential Pitfalls in Pure Tone Testing

How to Mask during Pure Tone Testing

Speech Audiometry

Contributions of Speech Audiometry

Speech Audiometry Tests

Other Tests of Speech Understanding

Masking during Speech Audiometry

Other Issues in Speech Audiometry

California Consonant Test

Selected Tests of MAC Battery

How to Mask during Speech Audiometry

Physiological Assessment of the Auditory System

Acoustic Admittance Testing Tympanometry

Eustachian Tube Testing

Acoustic Reflex Thresholds

Otoacoustic Emissions

Auditory Evoked Potentials

Answers to Tympanogram Cases 1-4

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

Balance Disorders: Assessment and Management

Pediatric Audiology

Auditory Development and Pediatric Audiology

Components of Auditory System Development

General Principles of Pediatric Audiological Assessment

Client-Specific Protocols for Audiological Assessment of Young Children

Current Issues in Pediatric Audiology

Suggestions for Parents of Children with Middle Ear Problems

Screening Instruments for Targeting Educational Risk (SIFTER)

Assessment and Management of Special Populations

The Elderly

Individuals who are Deaf

Adults with Developmental Disabilities

People with Neurogenic Disorders

Individuals with Nonorganic Hearing Loss

Considerations for Hearing Assessment and Case Management of Individuals Who Have Developmental Disabilities

Communication Strategies for Use with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Auditory Processing Disorders

Maturation and Plasticity of the Central Auditory System

Nature and Development of Tests of Auditory Processing

When Is a Referral for Assessment of Auditory Processing Appropriate?

Peripheral Audiological Assessment and Candidacy for Tests of Auditory Processing

Auditory Processing Assessment and Implications for Management

Final Remarks: Auditory Processing as a Useful Construct

Sample Case History Form for Auditory Processing Evaluation

Screening

Definition and Models

Decisions about the Screening

Protocols

General Screening Components

Screening Protocols across the Lifespan

Sample

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