Communication Therapy: An Integrated Approach to Aural Rehabilitation / Edition 1

by Mary June Moseley, Scott Bally

Overview

This new book for students and professionals emphasizes a functional approach to aural rehabilitation refined during the past several years. It details the use of an integrated therapy strategy designed to meet a variety of needs for each client while simultaneously working on multiple communication skill areas. Particular care has been taken to address the different requirements of deaf and hard of hearing adolescents and adults, including information about the unique needs of the culturally Deaf population. Throughout this practical text, clinicians receive encouragement to learn American Sign Language to enhance communication with Deaf clients.

       Communication Therapy calls upon the expertise of various authorities well-versed in integrated therapy. They explain fully the state-of-the-art practices for all therapy areas, from global areas in communication therapy, to technology for aural rehabilitation, auditory skills, speechreading, speech and voice, pronunciation, and language skills, and telephone communication training. Case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the integrated approach, making this book a significant advancement in communication therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563680540
Publisher:	Gallaudet University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	406
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Mary June Moseley is a former professor in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences at Gallaudet University.

Scott J. Bally is a former professor in the Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences at Gallaudet University.

Editorial Reviews

Emphasizing a functional approach to aural rehabilitation for deaf and hard of hearing adolescents and adults, this book details the use of an integrated therapy strategy which focuses on the importance of meeting clients' unique needs while working on multiple communication skill areas. Throughout, the volume encourages the learning and use of American Sign Language to enhance communication with deaf clients. This college level text is intended to be used for courses in aural rehabilitation or for practicing professionals seeking information on current practices in aural rehabilitation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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