Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist - Couverture souple

Welling, Deborah R.; Ukstins, Carol A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1449660304 ISBN 13 : 9781449660307

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist is specifically written for the speech-language pathologist working with hearing impaired populations. This helpful text incorporates the expertise of audiologists along with the knowledge and experience of speech-language pathologists and combines the theories and training of both disciplines in order to facilitate the practical application of foundational audiologic information into speech language pathology practice. This comprehensive text also covers the type and degree of hearing loss and the resulting auditory, speech, and language difficulties.

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À propos des auteurs

Deborah Welling is Assistant Dean for Dual Degree Programs for the School of Health and Medical Sciences and an associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Seton Hall University. Dr. Welling earned her bachelor of arts degree in communication arts and sciences from Hofstra University; her master’s degree in audiology from Queens College of the City University of New York; and her doctoral degree in audiology from the University of Florida. Dr. Welling is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) association; a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA); and has been a member of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA), for whom she previously served as Vice-Chair of the Higher Education Committee.'Since joining the faculty at Seton Hall University, Dr. Welling has taught undergraduate- and graduate-level courses that cover anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, fundamentals of sound (acoustics), basic and advanced audiologic measurement and interpretation, and aural habilitation and rehabilitation. In addition, she provides clinical and academic advising and mentoring for undergraduate- and graduate-level students.Prior to her roles as assistant dean, associate professor and director of clinical education at Seton Hall University, Dr. Welling spent many years in direct clinical service provision and supervision, with extensive experience in the behavioral assessment of the very young and difficult to test populations. It was during this time period that she met her co-author, Carol Ukstins. Dr. Welling has also had extensive involvement with interdisciplinary screening and evaluation processes in the early intervention, preschool, and school-aged populations, with an emphasis on (central) auditory processing assessment. In addition, Dr. Welling provides clinical and academic advising and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate level students. ''

Carol Ukstins is an educational audiologist in the Office of Special Education for The Newark Board of Education, the largest school system in the State of New Jersey. Since joining the faculty at Seton Hall University, Professor Ukstins has been teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses that cover anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, fundamentals of sound (acoustics), basic and advanced audiologic measurement and interpretation, and aural habilitation and rehabilitation. She holds a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Worcester State College, Worcester, MA, a masters degree in audiology from Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, 'and advanced certification in assistive technology. 'Mrs. Ukstins is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASHA) association; a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA).With over 30 years of experience in audiology, Ms. Ukstins has worked in hospital and community health care centers. Alongside her co-author, Deborah Welling, she has worked extensively with a wide range of difficult to test populations including the very young and those with multiple disabilities. Ms. Ukstins currently works in the public-school sector with Deaf and hard of hearing students where she provides supports throughout the district to students with both hearing impairment and central auditory processing deficits. 'The parent of two hearing impaired children herself, she speaks with both professional and personal knowledge on the impact of hearing loss. '

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1449660304
• ISBN 13: 9781449660307
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible