Practical Audiology for Speech and Language Therapy Work

ISBN-13: 9781861560599 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 304 str.

Janet Doyle; Michael P. Doyle

Opis

Offers a description of aspects of audiology relevant to speech and language therapy. Emphasis is given to practical skills such as the ability to interpret audiograms to support therapy and referral decisions, and the subjective checking and troubleshooting of hearing aids. The main aim of the book is to provide information that will assist the speech and language therapist in making decisions appropriate to their individual clinical situation. Symbols and terms appropriate to UK, Australian and USA clinicians are given. The text includes case studies and other clinical examples, and each chapter concludes with a summary of key points.

Spis treści

Sound and Hearing, Janet Doyle.

Forms of Hearing Difficulty, Janet Doyle.

Forms of Hearing Assessment, Janet Doyle.

Screening of Hearing and middle–ear Function, Janet Doyle.

Audiograms and Their Interpretation, Janet Doyle.

Hearing Aids, Assistive Listening Devices, Tactile Aids and Cochlear implants, Janet Doyle and Christopher Lind.

Speech Reading, John Bench et Al..

Central Auditory Processing Disorder, John Bench.

Integrataion, Janet Doyle.

Blurb

Emphasis is given to practical skills such as the ability to interpret audiograms to support therapy and referral decisions, and the subjective checking and troubleshooting of hearing aids. Symbols and terms appropriate to UK, Australian and USA clinicians are given throughout.