Audiology and Communication Disorders: An Overview

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Binding: Health and Beauty Feature: Author: Larry E Humes PhD Label: Lippincott Manufacturer: Lippincott Publisher: Lippincott Studio: Lippincott
Features Author: Larry E Humes PhD Pub Date: July 2008 269 Pages
Editorial Reviews: 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. A companion Website offers a quiz bank, case studies with questions, animations, audiograms and tympanograms, video clips, labeling exercises, an anatomy and physiology image bank, and an audio glossary.