TY - BOOK ID - 84374041 TI - Hearing and deafness : an introduction for health and educational professionals. AU - Paul, Peter V.. AU - Whitelaw, Gail M. PY - 2011 SN - 9780763757328 0763757322 PB - Sudbury Jones and Bartlett DB - UniCat KW - Deafness KW - Hearing KW - #KVHB:Audiologie KW - #KVHB:Doofheid KW - #KVHB:Gehoor KW - #KVHB:Gehoorprothesen KW - #KVHB:Liplezen KW - #KVHB:Taalontwikkeling; gehoorgestoorden KW - Acoustics KW - Audition (Physiology) KW - Physiological acoustics KW - Bioacoustics KW - Senses and sensation KW - Audiology KW - Auditory pathways KW - Ear KW - Listening KW - Hearing loss KW - Hearing disorders KW - Diseases KW - Correction of Hearing Impairment UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:84374041 AB - Hearing and Deafness: An Introduction for Health and Education Professionals clearly explains the development of speech, hearing, language, and literacy in d/Deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents. This important reference offers new insights on the contribution of hearing rehabilitation to English language acquisition. Students pursuing careers in deaf education, audiology, and speech pathology will gain a thorough understanding of the audiological dimensions of hearing and how hearing loss affects speech, language, and literacy. Featuring up-to-date research and clinical information, this comprehensive resource discusses the latest advances in hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech reading, and visual phonics. Thoughtfully integrating knowledge with practice, Hearing and Deafness helps students and professionals develop effective skills to use in their work. This text is ideal for introductory undergraduate and graduate courses that cover the development of speech, language, and hearing in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing as well as for educators working with young children and adolescents. - Explains the development of speech, hearing, language, and literacy in d/Deaf and hard of hearing children - Features the latest advances in cochlear implants, hearing aids, speechreading, and visual phonics - Discusses how hearing rehabilitation affects English language acquisition - Offers sound guidance on how to apply knowledge to professional practice - Facilitates learning through informative summaries, challenge questions, and problem-solving activities. ER -