Synopses & Reviews
This perennial favorite once again emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person, not just the hearing impaired. Written for students in aural rehabilitation courses, the fourth edition combines previously separated chapters with updates throughout for a more cohesive treatment of aural rehabilitation practices with children through older adults. New technology and treatment considerations are included to provide students with a broad and forward-looking perspective on aural rehabilitation.
About the Author
Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, Audiology, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. An ASHA Fellow since 1978, and Fellow of AAA, he holds dual certification in audiology and speech-language pathology. Dr. Hulls awards include Distinguished Scholar, University of Northern Colorado; Distinguished Pioneer In Gerontology by the Colorado Gerontological Society; the U.S. Public Health Service Award; the Red River Award by the Winnepeg, Manitoba League for the Hard of Hearing; Emery Lindquist Faculty Award; among others. He serves as consultant and advisor to most Federal agencies that support programs in communication disorders. He is author of Hearing In Aging, published by Singular Thomson Learning.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO AURAL REHABILITATION. What is Aural Rehabilitation. Introduction to the Handicap of Hearing Impairment: Auditory Impairment Versus Hearing Handicap. A Psychosocial and Economic Profile of the Hearing Impaired and Deaf. The Vocational Impact of Hearing Impairment, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling for the Hearing Impaired. Introduction to Hearing Aids and Amplification Systems. AURAL REHABILITATION: CHILDREN WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED. Family Involvement and Counseling in Serving Children Who Are Hearing Impaired. Considerations and Strategies for Amplification for Children Who are Hearing Impaired. Development of Auditory Skills in Children Who Are Hearing Impaired. Language Development for Children Who Are Hearing Impaired. Speech Development for Children Who Are Impaired. Educational Management of Children Who Are Hearing Impaired. AURAL REHABILITATION: ADULTS WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED. Improving Communication for Adults Through Aural Rehabilitation: History, Theory, and Application. Counseling Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Orientation for Adults. Assitive Listening Devices and Systems for Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. Speech Conservation for Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS. Who Are These Aging Persons? Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood. The Impact of Hearing Loss on Older Persons: A Dialogue. Counseling the Older Adult Who is Hearing Impaired. Considerations for the Use and Orientation to Hearing Aids for Older Adults. Techniques for Aural Rehabilitation for Aging Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. Visual and Multiple Impairments in Older Adults. Programs in the Health Care Facility: Services for Confined Older adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. EVALUATION IN THE AURAL REHABILITATION PROCESS. Evaluation in Aural Rehabilitation Treatment for Adults Who Are Hearing Impaired. Appendixes A-M. Index.