Survey of Audiology Fundamentals for Audiologists and Health Professionals

This book helps students develop the skills needed to address the needs of clients as human beings and as individuals who have communication disorders. The authors specifically address importance of audiology knowledge for the scope of practice in both speech-language pathology and audiology. Emphasizes the technical and scientific aspects of audiology, blended with other essential humanistic skillsactive listening, empathy, client/family-centered protocols and collaboration with family members and other professionals. This text is written to be a resource for the student of audiology, speech-language pathology and other allied health professions long after the course is completed.