Main description:

Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation, Third Edition provides comprehensive preparation for future audiology and speech-language pathology professionals to serve children and adults with hearing loss. The information is presented in a logical and readable sequence by first introducing the nature of aural rehabilitation, and then discussing considerations for children, adults, and older adults with impaired hearing.

This thoroughly updated third edition includes the latest research and findings for each chapter topic: from hearing aid technology, non-hearing aid assistive technology, cochlear implant surgery and benefits, to techniques in speech and language development on behalf of children with impaired hearing and techniques for adult aural rehabilitation. Each chapter is authored by internationally recognized authorities on the topics of working with those with impaired hearing, hearing aids for children and adults, the influence of hearing impairment on communication, family counseling, educational management, cochlear implantation, and many others.

Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation highlights the most important clinical and practical aspects of providing aural rehabilitation services, while avoiding the technical detail of theoretical texts.

Key Features
Contributions from more than 15 experts in the field of aural rehabilitation
Chapter outlines begin each chapter and highlight key topics
15+ appendices with materials and scales for communication assessments
New to the Third Edition
All chapters have been significantly revised, including updated and expanded references
The latest information on cochlear implantation for children, surgical procedures and benefits, hearing aids, and non-hearing aid assistive listening devices
Updated end-of-chapter study questions for use as test materials or as quizzes to test student retention of information
Access to a PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter provided to assist instructors in their teaching of the material

Contents:

Preface

Contributors

PART I: The Nature of Aural Rehabilitation

Chapter 1. The Nature of Aural Rehabilitation
Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 2. Introduction to Hearing Impairment and Hearing Disability

Jack Katz and Timothy C. Steele

Chapter 3. Introduction to Hearing Aids and Amplification Systems

Joseph J. Smaldino and Ayasakanta Rout

Chapter 4. Cochlear Implantation: Benefits and Process

Thomas C. Kryzer

PART II: Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation: Children Who Have Impaired Hearing

Chapter 5. Family Involvement and Counseling in Serving Children Who Possess Impaired Hearing

Dale V. Atkins

Chapter 6. Amplification for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Ryan W. McCreery

Chapter 7. Development of Listening and Language Skills in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Brittany Dorn and Arlene Stredler-Brown

Chapter 8. Speech Development for Children with Impaired Hearing

Brenda Chafin Seal

Chapter 9. Educational Management of Children with Impaired Hearing

Molly Lyon

PART III: Aural Rehabilitation: Adults Who Have Impaired Hearing

Chapter 10. Aural Rehabilitation for Adults: Theory and Process

Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 11. Counseling Adults with Hearing Loss

Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 12. Orientation to Hearing Aid Use for Adults

Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 13. Non-Hearing Aid Hearing Assistive Technology for Adults with Impaired Hearing

Joseph J. Smaldino and Ayasakanta Rout

Chapter 14. The Process of Aural Rehabilitation for Adults

Raymond H. Hull

PART IV: Considerations for Older Adults Who Have Impaired Hearing

Chapter 15. Influences of Aging on Older Adults

Judah L. Ronch and Jamie Jaegers

Chapter 16. Hearing in Aging: Causes, Incidence, and Impact

Gabrielle H. Saunders and Dawn Konrad-Martin

Chapter 17. The Influence of Impaired Hearing on Older Adults: A Dialogue

Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 18. Factors That Can Influence Hearing Aid Use by Older Adults

Raymond H. Hull

Chapter 19. The Process of Aural Rehabilitation for Older Adults in Health Care Facilities

Raymond H. Hull

APPENDICES: Materials and Scales for Assessment of Communication and Impact of Hearing Loss for Persons with Impaired Hearing

Appendix A: CID Everyday Speech Sentences

Appendix B: The Denver Scale Quick Test

Appendix C: The WSU Sentence Test of Speechreading Ability

Appendix D: Hearing Handicap Scale

Appendix E: The Denver Scale of Communication Function

Appendix F: Test of Actual Performance

Appendix G: The Hearing Measurement Scale

Appendix H: Profile Questionnaire for Rating Communicative Performance in a Home and Social Environment

Appendix I: The Denver Scale of Communication Function for Senior Citizens Living in Retirement Centers

Appendix J: WSU Communication Appraisal and Priorities Profile (CAPP)

Appendix K: The Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly

Appendix L: The Communication Profile for the Hearing Impaired

Appendix M: Communication Skill Scale

Appendix N: The Shortened Hearing-Aid Performance Inventory

Appendix O: Communication Scale for Older Adults (3-Point Response Format)

Appendix P: Hearing Beliefs Questionnaire (HBQ)

Index