BookStanley A. Gelfand, Lauren Calandruccio
Summary: Introductory audiology is an essential and fundamental aspect of the education of all students who are interested in the two related professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. This book is primarily intended to serve as a comprehensive introductory text for students who are preparing to enter both of these fields. As such, it tries to address the needs of at least two rather different groups of students. Those planning a career in audiology need a broad overview of the field and a firm understanding of its many basic principles so that they have a solid foundation for the future as doctors of audiology in clinical practice.
Contents:
Acoustics and Sound Measurement
Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
Measurement Principles and the Nature of Hearing
The Audiometer and Test Environment
Pure Tone Audiometry
Auditory System and Related Disorders
Acoustic Immittance Assessment
Speech Audiometry
Clinical Masking
Behavioral Tests for Audiological Diagnosis
Physiological Methods in Audiology
Assessment of Infants and Children
Audiological Screening
Nonorganic Hearing Loss
Audiological Management I
Audiological Management II
Effects of Noise and Hearing Conservation.