Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation
About This Book
The eighth edition of Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation offers a comprehensive exploration of aural rehabilitation spanning across the lifespan. Written in an accessible style for undergraduate students, the text covers the fundamentals, methods of assessment and management, technologies, and contemporary issues for a thorough understanding of audiologic rehabilitation practices. Two chapters focus solely on real-world case studies addressing the needs of children and adults. There are detailed chapters on hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies, cochlear implants, auditory and visual stimuli in communication, language and speech of the deaf and hard of hearing, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, and more. New to the Eighth EditionDiscussion of current issues and trending topics including over-the-counter hearing aidsHighlights related to telepractice and teleaudiologyAddition of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics related to hearing health disparities and audiologic rehabilitationsUpdated PluralPlus companion website with instructor and student resourcesKey FeaturesBased on a proven model framed within the concepts of the World Health OrganizationAuthored by leading experts ensuring current, evidence-based informationEmphasis on a multidisciplinary approach, recognizing the collaborative nature of audiologic rehabilitation involving professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and related fieldsCase studies offer application opportunities across the lifespanEach chapter includes activities, recommended readings, and websites for additional resourcesVisual aids, including figures, tables, and photos enhance student comprehension, particularly for complex topics such as cochlear implants and auditory stimulationAppendices containing valuable terms, definitions, and additional resources for easy reference Read more
