Cheryl DeConde Johnson - Böcker

Educational Audiology Handbook, Third Edition, offers a roadmap for audiologists who work in schools or other providers who support school-based audiology services. As the gold standard text in the field, the handbook provides guidelines and blueprints for creating and maintaining high-quality educational audiology programs. Educational audiologists will also find guidance for achieving full integration into a school staff. Within this comprehensive and practical resource, there are a range of tools, including assessment guidelines, protocols and forms, useful information for students, families, school staff and community partners, as well as legal and reference documents.This edition has been streamlined with many of the handouts and customizable forms moved to the PluralPlus companion website for convenient downloading and printing.New to the Third EditionAll chapters revised to reflect current terminology and best practicesA new feature called "Nuggets from the Field" which offers practical information from experienced educational audiologists currently working in school settingsRevised and updated chapter on legislative and policy essentialsLatest perspectives on auditory processing deficitsContemporary focus on student wellness and social competenceExpanded information and resources for access to general educationUpdated perspectives on hearing loss preventionNew information on the development of remote audiology practicesMaterials and recommendations to support interprofessional collaborationUpdated and more comprehensive technology information with multiple handouts and worksheetsResources for students in all current learning environmentsExpanded focus on coaching to support students and school staffA PluralPlus companion with instructor resources including PowerPoint lecture slides, a sample syllabus, learning objectives, and discussion questions, as well as student and professional access to the many handouts and customizable forms