TY - BOOK AU - Humes,Larry E. AU - Bess,Fred H. TI - Audiology and communication disorders: an overview SN - 9781451132137 (paperback) PY - 2014///] CY - Philadelphia PB - Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins KW - Communication Disorders KW - Hearing KW - physiology KW - Hearing Disorders KW - Persons With Hearing Impairments KW - rehabilitation KW - Audiology KW - fast KW - Communicative disorders KW - Hearing disorders N1 - Preceded by Audiology & communication disorders / Larry E. Humes, Fred H. Bess. 2008; This book includes online access at http : //thepoint.lww.com/active, please refer library staff for the password; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Using the innovative communication chain model that makes concepts and principles easy-to-understand, this 2nd edition covers structure and function of the auditory system; auditory disorders; audiologic measurement; screening for hearing loss and middle ear status; prosthetic devices for the hearing impaired; and rehabilitation and habilitation for individuals with impaired hearing. Boxed learning activities, case study vignettes, and commentaries help you understand audiology concepts and their clinical applications.Enhance your retention of key concepts with Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Review Questions that build your understanding and challenge you to apply your knowledge ER -