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The long-awaited third edition of this successful book,is a collection of easy-to-read essays about the diagnosis, treatment andmanagement of ear diseases and hearing disorders.Twenty-four free-standingchapters were written by a multidisciplinary group of authors, who arerecognized experts in their respective areas. ... Read more

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NEVER RECIEVED THIS BOOK
I contacted the bookseller, and they simply said they had already shipped this book.I ordered the book in early January of 2007 for my college semester of January to May 2007.The book is very detailed, and was required for one of my college classes that semester.When I never recieved it, I had to keep borrowing a copy from my campus library.I was EXTREMELY dissatisfied with the way in which this matter was handled, as I was NEVER even given a refund on the price I had paid for this book. ... Read more

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This book provides pre- and in-service teachers with information on the ability of schools to include and treat students with speech, language, and hearing problems, and on the role the teacher should play in this process. The newest edition of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders provides information regarding speech, language, and hearing disorders that is essential knowledge for both future and in-service teachers. This book provides answers to the questions classroom teachers ask most often, presented as practical information for meeting the special educational and emotional needs of children with speech, language, or hearing problems while promoting the speech and language development of all children in the classroom. Various disabilities are explained, as are some of their assessments, treatments, and practical information for the classroom teacher. Disorders such as articulation and phonological disorders, language disabilities, stuttering, voice disorders, and hearing loss are presented. Special conditions such as head injuries, autism, and Down Syndrome which have speech, language, and hearing concerns are also discussed. This book covers not only the disorders, but also the federal laws that support the rehabilitative work done for these children. For speech pathology, special education, or communication disorder educators. ... Read more

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The leading dictionary/sourcebook of terms for speech, language, and hearing pathology, Terminology of Communication Disorders is intended for students in speech, language, and hearing disorders programs, faculty, and practitioners. Terms are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for synonyms and related terms, accommodating the sometimes complex classifications of Speech, Language, and Hearing disorders. ... Read more

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Can't Live Without It (but using 4th edition)
This was the first book I ever purchased in SLP. My prof instructed us to buy for building our professional library. At the time, I thought THANKS A LOT. I thought I had just wasted money on a book I didn't need for the class. Since that time, I have used this book for countless term papers, clinical reports, cross referencing more difficult texts, and looking up spellings regularly. My addition has several developmental charts and testing indexes. My only complaint is that the more medicaly based terminology is missing(ie: the anatomical structures are realy just the greatest hits of the larynx and brain, and I am a bit lost when it comes to none SLP or AUD measures at the hospital rotations). I hope this has been improved for the new edition, but at the same time would hate it to become to cumbersome to use. I am nearing the end of my Masters' and coming up on the Praxis exam. I intend to use this as a way to study across several topics in the field. All in all a GREAT REFERENCE! ... Read more

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An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic introduce readers to the most sophisticated and state of the art methods of diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter expands on a specific topic area along the continuum of how medical personnel diagnose hearing and balance disorders, to how surgical implantation of the cochlea and rehabilitation can remedy various conditions.

In concise format, the book begins with a case history and follows with comprehensive descriptions of current knowledge regarding fundamental causes of hearing loss and balance disorders, as well as a thorough examination of objective assessment. The latter half of the volume presents specialized treatment and rehabilitative options for various disorders. The chapters in this part cover special topics and conclude with pertinent case studies. Unique areas of discussion in a text of this kind include:

• genetics of deafness
• pediatric hearing loss and hearing loss later in life
• business essentials in audiology private practice
• professional issues, such as ethics, methods of practice, and conflicts of interest.

As its title implies, this book is critically important for all students and professionals in hearing/balance related disciplines, including audiology, otolaryngology, general medicine, and rehabilitation oriented allied health care occupations.

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This book provides information to help those living with hearing loss enjoy life to its fullest.Anyone who has a hearing deficiency will benefit from the information on causes and management of hearing loss and the corrective products and resources available.Readers will get professional advice on the choices of hearing deices as well as point-by-point explanations of types and care of aids and tips for extending the life of the mechanism.More than just a clinical help, Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids examines the anger, frustration and denial faced by all people with hearing loss and provides counsel to help deal with the emotions. ... Read more

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Let's Hear it for this Book!
What a book this is. When I found out that I was going to need hearing aids I was thrilled and scared to death. How was this really going to change my life? Well this book (both editions) helped ease my fears. With the group of experts that the author brings together many questions are answered and one realizes that they are not alone. One thing that I found was that although the second edition was improved, some of the articles in the first edition that were deleted from the second was very helpful also; Great book(s)!

Good coverage of subject
Covers the subject clearly. Recommend for anyone who is having hearing problem and doesn't know where to turn.

Excellent guide to overcoming Hearing Loss fears!
This book covers so many topics in such an empathetical way -- extremely well written. This book will help you if you know you are losing your hearing and are downright scared/nervous about seeking help. Understanding the hearing loss is important. This is not just for the person who has suffered hearing lose and needs help, but also for the rest of the family who needs to support and help as well. This book really cannot go recommended enough!Some of the greatest scientists/audiologists that there is have come together to share in good basic English to help. Exceptional!!

A goldmine of information for the hard of hearing
Kudos to clinical audiologist Richard Carmen for assembling this all-star cast of experts.I found this affordable, accessible volume to be loaded with interesting and practical information for us hard of hearing.Audiologists and scientists discuss the psychology and management of hearing loss, and new hearing technologies, and answer lots of questions:What causes ringing in the ears?How do aging, drugs, and noise affect hearing?What are the varieties of hearing aids now available?What cool new hearing assistance technologies might improve my life?

Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge
This book is a fantastic resource for current or prospective hearing aid wearers.The information is presented in any easy to read format that allows a consumer to make an informed decision when faced with the questions related to hearing healthcare options.We highly recommend thisbook to all of our...clients in the decision process. A good place to start for those helping a loved one or family member with ahearing loss. ... Read more

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Genetic deafness affects 1 in 1000 children, and over the last decade several dozen of the responsible genes have been identified.This unique textbook aims to assist clinicians dealing with deaf patients and families by critically reviewing all relevant published material on genetics, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and laboratory findings.Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on hearing loss with cardiovascular disorders.It continues with the successful formula of presenting separate chapters on deafness associated with findings in specific body systems.Careful attention to cross referencing between chapters means that the multifaceted clinical presentations of distinct conditions are highlighted.These clinical variations are complemented by excellent clinical photographs, audiograms, figures from essential laboratory or other investigations, and comprehensive reference lists.Gene mutations that cause deafness are highlighted throughout the text, both in chapters dealing with syndromes and in a vastly expanded chapter focusing specifically on nonsyndromic forms of deafness.Thus, the new edition reflects all the progress on the molecular understanding of deafness made in recent years and integrates these findings into clinical practice.It also makes an important contribution to the cataloguing of new syndromes that have emerged in recent years, such as HIDS and X-linked maxillofacial dysostosis. ... Read more

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My Favorite Book
It is the best book that exists for consultation on genetic syndromic hearing loss, since in very organized form it treats the audiologic aspectsperfectly and genetic ofthese syndromes.It is my favorite book and I recommend it to you ifyou are geneticist or audiologist. ... Read more

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Since the first edition was published in 1998, considerable advances have been made in the fields of pitch perception and speech perception. In addition, there have been major changes in the way that hearing aids work, and the features they offer. This book will provide an understanding of the changes in perception that take place when a person has cochlear hearing loss so the reader understands not only what does happen, but why it happens. It interrelates physiological and perceptual data and presents both this and basic concepts in an integrated manner. The goal is to convey an understanding of the perceptual changes associated with cochlear hearing loss, of the difficulties faced by the hearing-impaired person, and the limitations of current hearing aids. ... Read more

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A "must-read" for anyone coping with hearing loss
Marcia B. Dugan is a hearing-impaired person who has formerly served as a president and currently a member of the Board of Directors of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People. In Living With Hearing Loss, Dugan provides the reader with a straightforward guidebook and reference to day-to-day life and adaptation to hearing loss. From recognizing the early signs of hearing loss, to information concerning types of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tinnitus, speech reading, strategies and techniques for dealing with common situations and more, Living With Hearing Loss is a "user-friendly" resource and a "must-read" for anyone coping with hearing loss in themselves or a loved one. ... Read more

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To help you better serve special needs children, PRO-ED presents Speech, Language, and Hearing Programs in Schools: A Guide for Students and Practitioners. While other resources may provide the basics, this book brings a comprehensive approach to improving your students' communications skills. Three logically organized, interrelated sections, (Foundation, Program Implementation, and Contemporary Issues) help readers increase their knowledge base by gaining a solid understanding of the principles andpractices underpinning today's learning disability movement. ... Read more

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Written by Drs Cole and Flexer in response to the crucial need for a comprehensive text dedicated to the thorough training of professionals working with babies and young children who have hearing loss, Children withHearing Loss: Developing Listening and Talking Birth to Six provides a framework for the skills and knowledge necessary in helping parents promotespoken language development through listening in their young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ... Read more

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This totally revised edition is a thoroughly referenced and an exhaustive description of the current state of knowledge on hearing and auditory disorders in infants, toddlers and young children. Presented with emphasis on medical aspects of pediatric hearing loss, it covers identification, evaluation and management of children with hearing impairments and deafness. Features updates and discussions of new hearing tests and screening technologies, guidelines and position statements, discussions on the role of the family in childhood deafness and schools of thought in the management of children with hearing loss, and hearing aid fitting and management issues. A new chapter addresses Otitis Media. Features an alphabetized appendix of ninety syndromes and common disorders associated with childhood deafness presented in encyclopedia-like format. ... Read more

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Don't waste your money
Professors, please, please do not assign this book for your students.I'm currently using it for a pediatric audiology class, and I've been disappointed.

I have two major criticisms of this book:

1.It is poorly formatted.It's true that it has headings and some bulleted lists, but they generally are not helpful.There are no bold terms, as are seen in most texts.The index is great, but there is no glossary.The fonts and paragraph style are dense and hard to access.I'm a senior with a 4.0 GPA:I know textbooks.

2.The authors do not include a wide range of studies; they include the ones that support their opinions.Additionally, many of the studies cited are from the 1960s and 1970s, which is practically the Stone Age for a technology-heavy field like audiology.The graphics look similarly dated.This is a fifth edition (2002)--perhaps much of the book reflects the original edition?

I normally keep the textbooks for my major classes, knowing that I'll need them for reference when I am a professional; however, I'm looking forward to selling this one. ... Read more

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Ben was a bright, happy little boy. Yet he was easily distracted, he wouldn't make eye contact, and he couldn't comprehend the simplest things said to him. At age three he still hadn't started talking. Finally, Karen Foli knew she had to act, and she took her son to a speech and hearing clinic.

What the clinicians reported chilled her: Ben's speech and language were delayed by one to two years. Testing results and speech therapists suggested problems that included the words "probably retarded and perhaps autistic." But Karen, trusting her mother's intuition, knew that Ben was intelligent and that he was frustrated by his inability to communicate, so she continued to try to help her son. She discovered that he possessed the hallmarks of auditory processing disorder, the aural equivalent of dyslexia.

Like Sound Through Water is the story of Karen's struggle to get Ben the help he needed to learn the most basic skill of all: to communicate with the world. She ran the gauntlet of medical disbelievers and pediatric therapists who refused to understand the very new ?ndings of auditory processing disorder. Even her husband, a psychiatrist specializing in children's af?ictions, had never heard of APD. Despite this, he kept a steadfast faith in his son.

Now, after years of intensive treatment for APD, Ben is an academically successful, hardworking little boy with a bright future to look forward to. Like Sound Through Water is a testament to a mother's love and her devotion to her son's care; it is also an instructive journey for those who are discovering the world of APD and a guidebook to negotiating the land mines of its treatment. Above all, it is a beautifully written tale of hope and optimism.Download Description
Ben was a bright, happy little boy. Yet he was easily distracted, he wouldn't make eye contact, and he couldn't comprehend the simplest things said to him. At age three he still hadn't started talking. Finally, Karen Foli knew she had to act, and she took her son to a speech and hearing clinic. What the clinicians reported chilled her: Ben's speech and language were delayed by one to two years. Testing results and speech therapists suggested problems that included the words "probably retarded and perhaps autistic." But Karen, trusting her mother's intuition, knew that Ben was intelligent and that he was frustrated by his inability to communicate, so she continued to try to help her son. She discovered that he possessed the hallmarks of auditory processing disorder, the aural equivalent of dyslexia. Like Sound Through Water is the story of Karen's struggle to get Ben the help he needed to learn the most basic skill of all: to communicate with the world. She ran the gauntlet of medical disbelievers and pediatric therapists who refused to understand the very new Þndings of auditory processing disorder. Even her husband, a psychiatrist specializing in children's afþictions, had never heard of APD. Despite this, he kept a steadfast faith in his son. Now, after years of intensive treatment for APD, Ben is an academically successful, hardworking little boy with a bright future to look forward to. Like Sound Through Water is a testament to a mother's love and her devotion to her son's care; it is also an instructive journey for those who are discovering the world of APD and a guidebook to negotiating the land mines of its treatment. Above all, it is a beautifully written tale of hope and optimism. ... Read more

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An Insightful Book
The book was insightful, easy to read.I couldn't put it down.The book is written from the family's perspective as their child is identified with a disorder. It relates the family's stuggles forcorrect diagnosis, treatment and support.A must read for early childhood specialists who assess and work with young children with special needs.

A must read for teachers
Because I couldn't NOT find out how their journey turned out, I was up until midnight last night with Karen Foli, Ben, and their family. Besides being Every Mom, Foli is a solid thinker, a strong communicator, and a mystery writer.This book unfolds like a popular novel, so you stand right next to the protagonist as she unravels the issue of APD, finally getting diagnoses and treatment.
This book is on my short list for young teachers, along with Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence, Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic,Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness, and Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences.Like many of these books, Like Sound ThoughWater reflects how rapidly improving technology can and should change the way we teach.Like all of them, this book will help teachers empathize with families.APD can be very frustrating for everyone, including harried classroom teachers.When you've worn yourself out trying everything to hook a kid, it's easy to blame family or the kid himself.This book will help you keep your eyes open for other causes for classroom difficulties.
Okay, now I'm going to get on my soapbox: I think one of the reasons I had to stay up so late reading this was that I was internally screaming "Someone get this kid to an audiologist!" I was totally not surprised that the first person to recognize processing problems was a lady who ran a little church basement kindergarten, and I firmly believe that if Foli had Ben in a public school first, the problem would have been identified sooner. Public school teachers are required to have more training and diversity in our student population is not just country of origin. We've seen more.
Anyway, great book for all readers but especially parents, teachers, and medical folks.

From one mom to another
My 3rd grade son was just diagnosed with auditory processing disorder and I found this book to be informative and a pleasure to read.My son's condition isn't as severe as the author's son's; however, I could identify with her frustrations before the diagnosis.The author brought up 2 new treatment strategies that I was unaware of-Fast ForWord and Earobics.I have already recommended this book to friends and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in APD.

Clueless in Indiana
I find the events surrounding Ben's development tragic.With a psychiatrist father and nurse mother, they ignored SIGNIFICANT signs. Toe walking, unintelligable speech at THREE, severe separation anxiety, textural issues with food, sensory overload. This book makes the case for effective early intervention, being an effective advocate for your child (stop denying and placing blame on the husband) and finding the right resources.Newsflash:APD is NOT new and the lack of evaluators and educators who were unfamiliar with this learning disability is alarming.
This book was self-indulgent.One got tired of reading the distances traveled to get Ben evaluated and help.If that's what it takes when you have a special needs child, then that's what you do. Glad I got it from the library and didn't pay.

VERY TOUCHING STORY
WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH SEVERAL EVALUATIONS WITH OUR NOW FIVE YEAR OLD SON.THESE DOCTORS PROBABLY COULD FILL WALLS WITH THIER DIPLOMAS, YET NO ONE COULD TELL US WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS.THEIR ANSWER - OVERALL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY CAUSING SPEECH DELAY.WE SOMEHOW KNEW BETTER.I READ THIS BOOK AND CRIED KNOWING THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WERE GOING THROUGH. THE BOOK IS VERY TOUCHING TO READ ANOTHER MOTHER'S ACCOUNT OF STRUGGLING TO HELP HER SON. WE FINALLY SAW A SPEECH THERAPIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN CPD - SHE RECOGNIZED THE SYMPTOMS RIGHT AWAY. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Communication Disorders Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2004. The length of the article is 7113 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Facilitating literacy using experience books: a case study of two children with hearing loss.
Author: Lori A. Pakulski
Publication: Communication Disorders Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 25Issue: 4Page: 179(10)

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This indispensible resource includes:

- Causes of hearing loss
- Practical solutions for everyday problems
- Testing and assessment
- Technical advances in hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants operate
- Current research and information from audiologists, otolaryngologists, geneticists, and other specialists
- The role of educators, physicians, speech-language pathologists, and specialists in early intervention
- Advocating for the hearing-impaired child's welfare in social and public environments ... Read more

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Very helpful in educating parents on hearing loss in kids
I really enjoyed this book.I ordered it as soon as my infant son was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate hearing loss and it proved to be a valuable resource for us.It was a great introduction into the world of audiologists, hearing aids, ENTs, etc.I highly recommend this book for the initial diagnosis period, when you need to understand all you are about to deal with.

A must for parents of hearing impaired children
This book explains toparents of hearing impaired children thevariousprocedures and types of devices developed to meet the needs of these children.In concise language that the laymen can understand, this story gives accurate information regarding the use of hearing devices and some of the problems that may arise from their use.It also presents to the professionals the feelings and needs of the parents,The author uses both humor and pathos to describe the many problems faced by both the parents of hearing impaired children and the professionals who work with them.

Great Even If It Doesn't Apply to You
I've been trying to get my parents and grandmother to wear hearing aids for decades -- all to no avail.They say that hearing aids don't work and they'd be embarrassed by the looks. So when I came across this book, which describes in close, interesting and lively detail everything you need to know about different types of hearing loss, how hearing aids work, the strengths and weaknesses of various assistive devices, the importance of hearing to proper language and social development, and most importantly, the emotional aspects of hearing loss for both parents and children, I knew this was the book for me.No matter that this is meant for parents of young children; the information is useful to anyone who knows anyone hard of hearing, and the writing intimate and engaging even if you don't.After reading the book, I understand better some of the old attitudes and social constraints that keep my family from taking responsibility for their own health -- and now I have the facts (and a long list of inspirational stories!) that will give them the courage to get the help they need.

Great resource
I wish this book had been available when my son was diagnosed with a mild to moderate hearing loss 12 years ago.It is very informative and provides great information.I had found it difficult to find information regarding the hard of hearing child when my son was first diagnosed.It is also wonderfully comforting to read the experiences of other parents - it made me realize that I certainly was not alone.I bought an extra copy and gave it to my son's hearing itinerant so she could share it with other families.

I found this book VERY helpful!
My son was diagnosed at birth with a mild/moderate hearing loss. He is now almost two. Over the past two years I searched and searched for a book like this. Most books on hearing loss are outdated or not for children as young as mine diagnosed with an M/M loss. I found the up to date info on hearing aids and testing so useful. However it was the testimonials that really helped the most. I was so pleased to hear other parent's thoughts and fears and found them similar to mine. The unknown is the scariest part of any diagnosis and to read what other parents had gone through each step of the way was calming. It was also wonderful to hear the thoughts of the older children and adults who have hearing loss and to hear, in their words, their experiences. I keep this book on my nightstand and re-read chapters or passages often. It has been the only book that has given me the information I have needed and a view into the future that is realistic and reassuring. I would highly recommend this book to any parent and or teacher of a hearing impaired child. ... Read more

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Audiology's answer to psychopharmacology
This book proposes that even very minute distortions and irregularities in a person's hearing can affect how he acts.It offers what seems to be an effective treatment for dyslexia, depression, autism, hyperacusis,tinnitus, and even stuttering using altered sounds to retrain the hearing. It clearly & simply describes the scientific functions of the hearingprocess along with the disorders and the actual treatment.Guy Berardcomes across as a thorough researcher and a compassionate doctor.Itclaims a 93 percent cure rate for depression within a 10 day course oftreatment, I'd say that's impressive. ... Read more