From Listening to Language - Madell, Jane R.

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Résumé :
A unique resource for helping children and adults with hearing loss develop listening and spoken language as the foundation for cognition, literacy, and educational advancement Substantial neurobiological evidence indicates hearing is the most effective sensory modality for developing spoken language and cognition. From Listening to Language: Comprehensive Intervention to Maximize Learning for Children and Adults with Hearing Loss, edited by renowned clinicians Jane R. Madell and Joan G. Hewitt, features contributions from a distinguished group of experts. The text focuses on evidence-based practice to maximize the learning potential of children with hearing loss by nurturing the auditory brain development necessary to help them learn to listen and talk, as well as helping adults build stronger listening skills. Six sections and 22 chapters cover the spectrum of comprehensive listening and spoken language intervention for all age groups (including adults) and for the professionals working with them. Topics include literacy, executive function, bilingualism, dual diagnoses, educational support, changes in auditory access, red flags for auditory development, music therapy, telepractice, and intervention with adults. In-depth discussions of the stages of speech and language development for the diverse population of children with hearing loss assist new and experienced clinicians develop effective therapeutic and educational plans and encourage caregivers to become effective partners in their children's progress. Key Features Reader-friendly chapters with summaries, key points, pearls, and pitfalls facilitate learning Case studies assist clinicians in applying chapter information A wealth of LSL resources, assessments, charts, suggested readings, websites, and more provide the opportunity to expand knowledge Videos offer examples of hearing evaluation of infants and young children and speech perception testing, including demonstrations of the LMH (Ling-Madell-Hewitt) Test Battery This is an essential textbook for graduate courses in audiology, speech-language pathology, early intervention, and deaf education, and an invaluable resource for new and experienced professionals and the caregivers with whom they work. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

Sommaire:
Section I: Creating a Firm Foundation 1 The Basics: Framing the Foundation 2 Audiology: Building the Foundation 3 Speech Acoustics: Strengthening the Foundation Section II: Framing a Strong Structure 4 Empathy: Changing the Culture of Communication 5 The Parent as a Critical Team Member: Creating a Partnership for Learning 6 Evaluation of Speech, Language, and Listening in Children with Hearing Loss: Knowing the Level at Which Children Are Functioning Section III: Building the First Floor 7 Babies and Beginners: Starting with Nothing and Building up to Words 8 Toddler-Type Language: Putting Words Together and Moving up to Simple Sentences 9 Preschoolers and More Proficient Communicators: Using Complex Language to Communicate and Think 10 Auditory-Verbal Strategies to Build Listening and Spoken Language Skills 11 Late to the Party: When Children Come Late to Listening and Spoken Language Therapy Section IV: Adding the Second Floor 12 Executive Function Therapy Integrated into Auditory-Verbal Practice 13 The Auditory-Verbal Approach and Literacy 14 Dual Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Hearing Loss 15 Children with Special Needs and Additional Disabilities 16 Supporting Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) in the Educational Setting Section V: Completing the Structure 17 Addressing Changes in Auditory Access 18 Red Flags: Identifying and Managing Barriers to the Child's Optimal Auditory Development 19 Music, Listening, and All That Jazz 20 Telepractice for Children with Hearing Loss 21 Working with Adults Section VI: Storing Treasures in the Attic 22 Resources