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Preface | |
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Contributors | |
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Fundamentals of Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Overview of Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Introduction | |
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Definitions and Synonyms | |
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Providers of Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Education Needs of Providers | |
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Hearing Loss Characteristics | |
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Degree of Hearing Impairment and Configuration | |
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Time of Onset | |
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Type of Loss | |
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Auditory Speech Recognition Ability | |
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Consequences of Hearing Loss: Primary and Secondary | |
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Communication Difficulties | |
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Variable Hearing Disorder/Disability | |
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Rehabilitative Alternatives | |
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Historical Background | |
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Current Status | |
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Procedures in Audiologic Rehabilitation: An AR Model-CORE and CARE | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment Procedures | |
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Management Procedures | |
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Settings for Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Children | |
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Adults | |
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Elderly Adults | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Hearing Aids and Assistive Devices | |
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Introduction | |
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Hearing Aids | |
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Basic Components | |
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Controls and Features | |
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Hearing Aid Styles | |
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Specialized Fitting Options | |
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CROS/BICROS | |
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Bone Conduction Hearing Aids | |
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Implantable Hearing Aids | |
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The Earmold | |
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Acoustic Effects of Earmolds and Hearing Aid Shells | |
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Ear Impressions | |
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Batteries | |
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Electroacoustic Properties | |
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The Selection and Fitting of Hearing Aids | |
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Selecting the Hearing Aid Candidate | |
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Preselection Measurements | |
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Hearing Aid Selection | |
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Verification | |
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Postfitting Counseling, Orientation, and Outcome Measures | |
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Considerations for the Pediatric Patient | |
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Prefitting Testing | |
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Fitting Considerations | |
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Verification of Fitting | |
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Postfitting Procedures | |
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Assistive Devices | |
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Assistive Listening Devices and Other Communication Devices | |
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Alerting/Signaling Devices | |
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Concluding Remarks | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Cochlear Implants and Vestibular/Tinnitus Rehabilitation | |
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Introduction | |
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Cochlear Implants | |
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How Does a Cochlear Implant Work? | |
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History of Cochlear Implants | |
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Current Systems | |
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The Cochlear Implant Team | |
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Who Is a Candidate? | |
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Deaf Culture and Cochlear Implants | |
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Treatment Plans for Cochlear Implant Recipients | |
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Variables Affecting Performance | |
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Auditory Brainstem Implant | |
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Future Trends in Cochlear Implants | |
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Vestibular Evaluation and Rehabilitation | |
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Causes of Balance Problems | |
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Medical Evaluation | |
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Audiologic and Balance Testing | |
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Vestibular Rehabilitation | |
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Tinnitus Evaluation and Rehabilitation | |
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Causes of Tinnitus | |
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Evaluation | |
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Treatment | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Auditory Stimuli in Communication | |
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Introduction | |
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A Communication Model | |
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Auditory Perception | |
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Development of Auditory Skills | |
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Basic Perception Abilities | |
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Acoustics of Speech | |
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Speech Perception and Comprehension | |
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Speech Perception and Hearing Loss | |
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The Auditory Training Process | |
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Definition and Application of Auditory Training | |
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Early Efforts in Auditory Training | |
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Current Approaches to Auditory Training | |
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Candidacy for Auditory Training | |
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Assessment of Auditory Skills | |
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Methods of Auditory Training | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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References | |
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Visual Stimuli in Communication | |
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Introduction | |
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Factors Related to Speechreading | |
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Speaker | |
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Signal and Code | |
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Environment | |
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Speechreader | |
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Speechreading and the Hearing Impaired | |
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Assessment of Speechreading Ability | |
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Visual Assessment and Speechreading Evaluation | |
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Hearing Impairment and Dependence on Vision | |
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Traditional Speechreading Methods | |
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Recent Trends in Speechreading Instruction | |
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Manual Communication | |
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Types of Manual Communication | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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References | |
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Appendixes | |
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Language and Speech of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | |
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Introduction | |
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Language and Communication | |
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Factors Affecting Language Acquisition | |
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Language Characteristics of Preschool Children with Hearing Impairment | |
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Importance of Parent-Child Interactions | |
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Language Characteristics of School-Age Children with Hearing Impairment | |
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Language Assessment | |
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Communication and Language Management for Preschool and School-Age Children with Hearing Impairment | |
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Speech Characteristics, Assessment, and Management | |
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General Considerations | |
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Speech Characteristics, Assessment, and Management for Individuals with Prelingual Hearing Loss | |
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Speech Assessment of Individuals with Severe or Profound Hearing Loss | |
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Speech Management for Individuals with Severe or Profound Hearing Loss | |
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Speech Characteristics of Individuals with Postlingual Profound Hearing Loss | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Impairment and Counseling Basics | |
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Introduction | |
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Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing Impairment | |
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Growing Up with Hearing Loss | |
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Acquiring Hearing Loss | |
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About Being Deaf | |
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"Deafness with a Capital D" | |
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"Knowing Is Not Enough": Counseling Basics | |
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Important Distinctions | |
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What We May Think Counseling Is | |
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What Counselors Say Counseling Is | |
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The Counseling Process | |
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When to Refer | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Audiologic Rehabilitation Services in the School Setting | |
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Introduction | |
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Why AR Services Are Required in School Settings: The Educational Consequences of Hearing Impairment | |
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Degree of Loss: Terminology | |
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Mandated by Law | |
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Key Components of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | |
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Least Restrictive Environment | |
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The Individualized Education Program (IEP) | |
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The Communication Debate | |
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AR Services Provided in Schools | |
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Screening and Assessment | |
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Management of Amplification | |
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Direct Instruction and Indirect Consultation | |
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Hearing Conservation | |
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Evaluation and Modification of Classroom Acoustics | |
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Transition Planning to Postsecondary Placements | |
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How Services Are Provided | |
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AR Service Providers in School Settings | |
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Teachers | |
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Audiologists | |
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Speech-Language Pathologists | |
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Related Support Personnel | |
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Services for Children with Auditory Processing Problems | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Resources | |
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Software | |
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Websites | |
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References | |
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Comprehensive Approaches to Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Audiologic Rehabilitation for Children: Assessment and Management | |
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Introduction | |
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Prevalence of Loss and Level of Service | |
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Terms and Definitions | |
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Profile of the Client | |
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Hearing Loss | |
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Age | |
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Other Disabling Conditions | |
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Rehabilitation Settings and Providers | |
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Identification and Assessment Procedures with Children | |
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Early Identification | |
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School Screening | |
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Medical and Audiologic Assessment | |
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Aspects of Audiologic Rehabilitation: Early Intervention for Parent-Infant and Preschool | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment: IFSP | |
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Management | |
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Aspects of Audiologic Rehabilitation: School Years | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment: IEP | |
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Management | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Appendix | |
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Audiologic Rehabilitation for Adults and Elderly Adults: Assessment and Management | |
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Introduction | |
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Profile of the Adult Client | |
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Hearing Loss over the Lifespan | |
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Profile of the Elderly Client | |
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Hearing Loss | |
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Physical and Mental Health and the Aging Process | |
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Personal and Environmental Factors | |
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Economic Status and Retirement | |
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Living Environments | |
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Model for Rehabilitation | |
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CORE Assessment | |
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CARE Management | |
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Feedback Based on Outcome Measures | |
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Conceptual Framework | |
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Rehabilitation Settings | |
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University Programs | |
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Community Centers and Agencies | |
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Military | |
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Consumer Groups | |
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Hospitals, Medical Offices, Private Practice Audiologists, and Hearing Instrument Specialists | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment | |
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Assessing Impairment | |
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Assessing Activity and Participation | |
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CORE Assessment Summary | |
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Rehabilitation Management | |
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Counseling and Psychosocial Considerations | |
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Amplification and Instrumental Interventions to Achieve Audibility | |
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Remediation for Communication Activities | |
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Environmental Coordination and Participation Improvement | |
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Further Illustration of CORE and CARE | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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References | |
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Implementing Audiologic Rehabilitation: Case Studies | |
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Case Studies: Children | |
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Introduction | |
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Joey: Family-Centered Intervention: Multiple Disabilities | |
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Background Information | |
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Previous Rehabilitation | |
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Environmental Coordination and Participation | |
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Communication Rehabilitation Adjustment | |
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Psychosocial and Counseling Aspects | |
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Mike: Decision Making by a Student Related to Cochlear Implants | |
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Background Information | |
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Aural Rehabilitation Plan: Preimplant | |
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Aural Rehabilitation Plan: Postimplant | |
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Intervention Outcomes | |
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Summary | |
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Amber: Issues Affecting Educational Placement | |
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Background Information | |
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Assessment Findings | |
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Recommendations for Management | |
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Follow-up Assessment | |
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Greg: Late Identification of a Hard of Hearing Child | |
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Background Information | |
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Communication Activity Assessment | |
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Management | |
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Intervention Outcomes | |
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Summary | |
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Sam: Differential Diagnosis through Professional Teamwork: A Tool for Solving Complex Intervention Problems | |
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Assessment | |
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Management | |
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Summary | |
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References and Recommended Reading | |
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Recommended Website | |
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Case Studies: Adults and Elderly Adults | |
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Introduction | |
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Dr. M.: Progressive Hearing Loss | |
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Case History | |
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Audiologic Rehabilitation Assessment | |
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Management | |
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Summary | |
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Mr. B.: Hearing Loss, Depression, and Successful Hearing Aid Use | |
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Informational Counseling | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment | |
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Rehabilitation Management | |
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Summary | |
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J. D.: AR Featuring a Significant Other | |
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Introduction | |
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Informational Counseling | |
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Rehabilitation Assessment | |
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Rehabilitation Management | |
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Summary | |
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Mrs. D.: Cochlear Implant User | |
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Case History | |
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Assessment Information | |
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Preimplant Management | |
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Postimplant Management | |
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Summary | |
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Mrs. E.: Nursing Home Hearing Aid User | |
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Case History | |
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Diagnostic Information | |
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Audiologic Rehabilitation | |
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Summary | |
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Summary Points | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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References | |
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Author Index | |
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Subject Index | |