摘要:

The verbotonal method is effective for establishing good spoken language and listening skills. It is based on a developmental model of normal-hearing chilren, and emphasizes the importance of developing good rhythm, intonation and voice quality in hearing-impaired children. Specifically trained teachers/clinicians are combined with high quality amplification and vibrotactile input with System Universal Verbotonal Audition Guberina units. These units provide a wide frequency response with the option of modifying the frequency response through the cutoff frequency and slopes of filters to emphasize the optimal field of hearing of each hearing-impaired child. Through intensive intervention the rhythm and intonation patterns and the listening skills develop simultaneously. The goal is to integrate hearing-impaired children into regular educational and social situations. The integration rates are between 60 and 90%. The parents role is more supportive than therapeutic, and is designed to meet the needs and skills of each parent.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This paper reviews evidence which suggests that middle ear disease with effusion and associated hearing loss, unilateral sensorineural hearing impairment, and mild bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children can result in far more educational and/or communicative difficulty than was previously supposed. The author rejects the notion that a decibel level on an audiogram truly reflects the degree of hardship the child experiences and argues for a more active identification and management program in the early years.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The task of selecting the electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids for young hearing-impaired children continues to challenge many clinical audiologists. The rationale for a theoretically based approach to this problem is presented. Additionally, issues related to the choice of an idealized speech spectrum for a theoretical selection model are considered in relation to the acoustic environment and auditory needs of young hearing-impaired children. Finally, the preliminary version of a computer assisted speech spectrum approach, which facilitates the initial selection of frequency/gain and frequency/SSPL characteristics is presented.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Discusses a technique called “Interaction Analysis” and its application to hearing-impaired children and their families. The analysis focuses on six types of behavior: (1) protesting, (2) averting, (3) attending, (4) gestures, (5) vocalizations, and (6) touching. Case studies illustrate the method.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The paper explains parental use of denial of hearing impairment as a defense mechanism. It explains the clinician's role and influence at such a critical time, and offers suggestions and strategies for guidance.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The role of the family physician in the identification and management of the hearing-impaired child is often misunderstood. This paper presents the family doctor's point of view, and explains some of the difficulties which that professional has in dealing with the hearing-impaired child.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Reviews the pros and cons of cochlear implants. Offers some suggestions for future directions.

ISSN:0196-0202    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1985

数据来源: OVID