The definitive educational resource on the clinical management of hearing disorders in children
Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management, Third Edition is fully updated with cutting edge topics reflecting the latest advances in the field. New chapters include hearing and vestibular issues in children, state-of-the-art testing methods for neonates, and longitudinal studies on cochlear implant technology. Renowned experts Jane R. Madell, Carol Flexer and rising stars Jace Wolfe and Erin C. Schafer provide meticulous discussion on all aspects of pediatric audiology—from underlying pathology and testing to medical, therapeutic, and surgical treatments. Pearls and best practices from a cadre of esteemed experts focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Key Features- Thirty-seven chapters organized by four sections: Hearing Loss: Essential Information, Diagnosing Hearing Disorders in Infants and Children, Hearing Access Technologies for Infants and Children, and Educational and Clinical Management of Hearing Loss in Children
- Detailed clinical discussion of pediatric audiologic test protocols and the selection and management of technologies
- The neurophysiology of reading impairment — from theory to management
Closed caption videos provide hands-on guidance on clinical testing techniques
This richly illustrated edition is essential reading for graduate students in audiology, a robust resource for professors and audiologists who teach and mentor these students, and a go-to field guide for practicing clinicians. Paired with Pediatric Audiology Casebook, this dynamic duo is a must-have reference for trainee and veteran audiologists alike.
Table of ContentsPart I: Hearing Loss: Essential Information
- 1 Why Hearing Is Important in Children
- 2 Hearing Disorders in Children
- 3 Genetics of Hearing Loss
- 4 Medical Management of Hearing Loss in Children
Part II: Diagnosing Hearing Disorders in Infants and Children
- 5 Newborn Hearing Screening
- 6 Hearing Test Protocols for Children
- 7 Behavioral Evaluation of Hearing in Infants and Children
- 8 Evaluation of Hearing in Children with Special Needs
- 9 Evaluation of Speech Perception in Infants and Children
- 10 Middle Ear Measurement in Infants and Children
- 11 Otoacoustic Emissions: Applications for Pediatric Audiology
- 12 The Role of the Audiology Assistant in Assessing Hearing in Children
- 13 Auditory Evoked Response Testing in Children
- 14 Clinical Measurement and Application of Cortical Auditory Evoked Responses
- 15 Auditory Neurophysiology of Reading Impairment: Theory and Management
- 16 Assessment, Treatment, and Management of Auditory Processing Disorders in Children
- 17 Evaluation and Management of Vestibular Function in Infants and Children with Hearing Loss
- 18 Interpreting Audiologic Test Results and Using the Test Information to Plan Management
Part III: Hearing Access Technologies for Infants and Children
- 19 The Acoustic Speech Signal
- 20 Hearing Aids for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- 21 Osseointegrated Implants for Children
- 22 Considerations for Pediatric Cochlear Implantation
- 23 Acoustic Accessibility in the Classroom and Beyond
- 24 Remote Microphone Technologies
- 25 Red Flags: Identifying and Managing Barriers to the Child's Optimal Auditory Development
Part IV: Educational and Clinical Management of Hearing Loss in Children
- 26 Collaborative Team Management of Children with Hearing Loss
- 27 Communication Approaches for Managing Hearing Loss in Infants and Children
- 28 The Importance of Early Intervention for Infants and Children with Hearing Loss
- 29 Speech/Language/Auditory Management of Infants and Children with Hearing Loss
- 30 Educational Placement Options for School-Aged Children with Hearing Loss
- 31 Education and Access Laws for Children with Hearing Loss
- 32 Screening, Assessment, and Management of Auditory Disorders in School-Aged Children
- 33 Managing Infants and Children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
- 34 Working with Multicultural Families of Young Children with Hearing Loss
- 35 Counseling and Collaboration with Parents of Children with Hearing Loss
- 36 Empowering Teens with Hearing Loss
- 37 Advice for Audiologists from Parents
