Overview

"""As described in this volume, these major advances both in our understanding of central auditory processing disorder as well as in the neurobiology of the auditory system (and specifically how these are both affected by experience dependent learning) have been integrated into novel intervention strategies for children as well as aging adults with auditory processing disorders."" - From the foreword by Paula Tallal, Ph.D. Volume II covers rehabilitative and professional issues, detailing practical intervention strategies for children and adults. The chapters in this volume cover auditory neuroscience and acoustic foundations of intervention, evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary approaches, and emerging and future directions in intervention."

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Author:   Gail D. Chermak ,  Frank E. Musiek
Publisher:   Plural Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Plural Publishing Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9781597560573

ISBN 10:   159756057
Pages:   369
Publication Date:   01 January 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

I. Foundations. Neurobiology, Cognitive Science, and Intervention Gail D. Chermak, Teri James Bellis, and Frank E. Musiek Evidence-Based Practice and Treatment Efficacy Jane T. Pimentel and Ella Inglebret Acoustic Foundations of Signal Enhancement and Room Acoustics Jacek Smurzynski II. Interventions. Auditory Training Frank E. Musiek, Gail D. Chermak, and Jeffrey Weihing Central Resources Training: Cognitive, Metacognitive and Metalingustic Skills and Strategies Gail D. Chermak Computer-Based Auditory Training for (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder Linda M. Thibodeau Signal Enhancement: Personal FM and Sound-Field Technology Carol Flexer Classroom Management: Collaboration with Families, Teachers, and Other Professionals Jeanane M. Ferre Managing (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder in Adolescents and Adults Jane A. Baran III. Multidisciplinary Perspectives Across the Spectrum of Related Disorders. Differential Intervention for (C)APD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Learning Disability Jeanane M. Ferre Intervention for Cognitive-Communicative and Language Factors Associated with (C)APD: A Speech-Language Pathology Perspective Gail J. Richard Intervention for Individuals with (C)APD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Psychological Perspective Warren D. Keller and Kim L. Tillery IV. Future Directions. Emerging and Future Directions in Intervention for (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder Gail D. Chermak and Frank E. Musiek Glossary Index

Reviews

"Linda Jacobs-Condit, AuD., George Washington University: ""This book provides a thorough discussion of interventions for (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders...This is an excellent resource for practicing clinicians as well as researchers and graduate students in the field of audiology. It effectively incorporates the foundations and management of (C)APD and includes a thoughtful discussion of future directions in intervention for children and adults with (C)APD."" Doody Enterprises, Inc.: ""* * * * Four stars from Doody's Review Service!"""

Linda Jacobs-Condit, AuD., George Washington University: This book provides a thorough discussion of interventions for (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders...This is an excellent resource for practicing clinicians as well as researchers and graduate students in the field of audiology. It effectively incorporates the foundations and management of (C)APD and includes a thoughtful discussion of future directions in intervention for children and adults with (C)APD. Doody Enterprises, Inc.: * * * * Four stars from Doody's Review Service!

Author Information

Gail Chermak, Ph.D. Gail D. Chermak, Ph.D. is Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Washington State University. Frank Musiek, Ph.D. Frank E. Musiek, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Auditory Research in the Department of Communication Sciences, and Professor of Otolaryngology at the School of Medicine, University of Connecticut.

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