Examines the reasons for the high rate of hereditary deafness among the population of Martha's Vineyard and discusses the place of deaf people in town life.

The parents of a child born without hearing describe their efforts to reach across the barrier of silence to teach their daughter to speak and enjoy a normal life.

This new edition also features significant updates in research, trends, social skills assessment, and instruction best practices.

This Third Edition emphasizes student understanding of major health trends and continues to provide students with necessary foundational knowledge while highlighting the human element of communication disorders.

Rev. from Language development & language disorders, by Lois Bloom and Margaret Lahey 1978.

This text covers current and up-to-date information about auditory brain development, listening scenarios, auditory technologies, spoken language development, and intervention for young children with hearing loss whose parents have chosen ...

CD-ROM features complete text and full-color illustrations in searchable PDF files.

This bestselling guide with international appeal includes case vignettes and relatable real-world examples to place topics in context.

Topics covered include fundamentals of sound, vibration and hearing, elements of a hearing conservation program, noise interference and annoyance, regulations, standards and laws.

- Presents complex information clearly in a concise, easy-to-understand manner. - Clinical emphasis throughout makes this text valuable as you move into clinical practice — and prepare for the Praxis exam.