Audiology - An Introduction for Teachers & Other Professionals

This book is an introduction to audiology for those who have little or no knowledge of the subject. It introduces basic aspects of audiology in a clear and accessible way. This initial knowledge is then developed to a depth which allows the reader to access more specialised journals and textbooks.

List of contents

Chapter 1 The Ear and How it Works; Chapter 2 The Physics of Hearing; Chapter 3 Assessment of Hearing Loss; Chapter 4 Amplification Systems; Chapter 5 The Acoustic Environment; Chapter 6 Systems in the Classroom; Chapter 7 Cochlear Implants; Chapter 8 Management and Maintenance of Hearing Aids; Chapter 9 Assessing the Benefits of Hearing Aids; Chapter 10 Teachers' Roles and Responsibilities; Chapter 11 Developing Spoken Language;

About the author

Maryanne Tate Maltby, Pamela Knight

Product details

• Authors: Pamela Knight, Knight Pamela, Mary Anne Maltby, Mary Anne Knight Maltby, Maltby Mary Anne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2015
• EAN: 9781138137516
• ISBN: 978-1-138-13751-6
• No. of pages: 132
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought