Video-Based Aural Rehabilitation Guide

Video-Based Aural Rehabilitation Guide: Enhancing Communication in Children and Adults Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Second Edition integrates chapter text with 243 captioned videos and continues to be an important educational resource for aural rehabilitation (AR) courses. This resource is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students as well as practicing professionals in speech-language pathology, audiology, and education of the deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). It is intended to enrich knowledge and skills by providing an overview of principles and practices in AR. The extensive videos are also an invaluable resource for students enrolled in a clinical or student teaching practicum. Videos feature speech-language pathologists, audiologists, Listening and Spoken Language Specialists, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, early interventionists, otologists, and occupational therapists practicing in settings such as clinics, private practices, schools, hospitals, and the community. Topics addressed in the text and videos include an overview of AR, hearing technologies, factors that affect intervention outcomes, diverse populations, fundamentals of audiometric and communication assessment, AR procedures across the lifespan, educational supports, quality of life, counseling, and advocacy for children and adults who are DHH and their families. New to the Second Edition 40 additional captioned videos on new topics New chapter on serving persons from diverse backgrounds Expanded content in each chapter, including basic audiometric assessment and new models for assessment and treatment Discussion of the continuum of communication modes in all chapters Descriptions of goals, strategies, and client responses for all therapy videos Key Features 243 captioned videos and video summaries at the end of every chapter Contributions from 21 leading experts in audiology, speech-language pathology, Listening and Spoken Language, medicine, education, research, and psychology Chapters include case presentations, recommended resources for further learning, and study questions with answer keys