Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation : Serving Children and Adults With Hearing Loss, Paperback by Hull, Raymond H., . (EDT), ISBN 1635501148, ISBN-13 9781635501148, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

This book introduces the nature and process of aural rehabilitation. It covers the fundamentals of providing services to people with impaired hearing, including an introduction to aural rehabilitation, the nature and potential impact of hearing impairment and related terminology, hearing aids and their components, and cochlear implantation; aspects of oral rehabilitation with children who have impaired hearing, including family involvement and counseling, amplification, the development of listening and language skills, speech development, and educational management; elements of oral rehabilitation in adults, including counseling adults with hearing loss, orientation to hearing aid use, and the process of oral rehabilitation; and considerations for older adults with impaired hearing, with discussion of the influences of aging, the nature of hearing loss in older adulthood, its impact, counseling, hearing aid orientation and use, and aural rehabilitation programs. This edition includes new research and findings for each chapter topic; new information on cochlear implantation for children, surgical procedures and benefits, hearing aids, and non-hearing aid assistive listening devices; updated study questions; and access to a companion website with instructor materials. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()