Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation

The eighth edition of Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation offers a comprehensive exploration of aural rehabilitation spanning across the lifespan. Written in an accessible style for undergraduate students, the text covers the fundamentals, methods of assessment and management, technologies, and contemporary issues for a thorough understanding of audiologic rehabilitation practices. Two chapters focus solely on real-world case studies addressing the needs of children and adults. There are detailed chapters on hearing aids and hearing assistive technologies, cochlear implants, auditory and visual stimuli in communication, language and speech of the deaf and hard of hearing, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, and more. 

New to the Eighth Edition

• Discussion of current issues and trending topics including over-the-counter hearing aids
• Highlights related to telepractice and teleaudiology
• Addition of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics related to hearing health disparities and audiologic rehabilitations
• Updated PluralPlus companion website with instructor and student resources

Key Features

• Based on a proven model framed within the concepts of the World Health Organization
• Authored by leading experts ensuring current, evidence-based information
• Emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach, recognizing the collaborative nature of audiologic rehabilitation involving professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and related fields
• Case studies offer application opportunities across the lifespan
• Each chapter includes activities, recommended readings, and websites for additional resources
• Visual aids, including figures, tables, and photos enhance student comprehension, particularly for complex topics such as cochlear implants and auditory stimulation
• Appendices containing valuable terms, definitions, and additional resources for easy reference