Audiology and Communication Disorders: An Overview
| By: | Larry E Humes PhD Fred H Bess PhD |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| eText ISBN: | 9781451104554 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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This book will serve as a core fundamentals textbook in the introduction to audiology course that all undergraduate speech pathology and audiology students are required to take. Chapters cover the communication chain; structure and function of the auditory system; auditory disorders; audiologic measurement; screening for hearing loss and middle ear status; prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired; and rehabilitation and habilitation for individuals with impaired hearing. Boxed learning activities, vignettes, and commentaries enhance students' understanding of key concepts in audiology and their clinical applications.