Synopsis
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Andrea Hedley-Williams
This is a comprehensive review of cochlear implants and the controversy that surrounds them as well as a practical manual of selection, management, and intervention strategies used in the cochlear implantation process. The purpose is to explore the holistic decision and impact of cochlear implantation on the child, family, and educational system and the role of the practitioner as an educational consultant and team manager within that framework. This book addresses areas often overlooked but affected by cochlear implantation, deaf culture issues, self concept in adolescents, expectations, and acceptance and performance for the users, family, and especially educators. This book is written for practitioners, primarily audiologists and speech/language pathologists serving as educational consultants managing the rehabilitation program of the implant recipient. However, it is written in simple enough language with numerous specific examples to serve as a manual for intervention strategies for educational specialists and parents. The layout of chapters and subsections is easy to follow and affords quick reference for use as a manual. The sample letters to parents and parent dictionaries are unique, useful additions and an example of the hands on nature of this book, providing material that can be easily adapted and put to use by other clinicians. This book is an excellent resource manual for audiologists, speech/language pathologists, deaf educators, and educational consultants working with cochlear implant patients. Not only does it provide an excellent review of the controversy surrounding cochlear implantation in the deaf culture, the history of cochlear implants, and the systemsavailable today, it is a practical guide to the team approach to managing cochlear implant patients, selection criteria, and most importantly, specific useable intervention strategies for the ongoing rehabilitation process.
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Reviewer: Andrea Hedley-Williams, MS, CCC-A(Vanderbilt University)Description: This is a comprehensive review of cochlear implants and the controversy that surrounds them as well as a practical manual of selection, management, and intervention strategies used in the cochlear implantation process.
Purpose: The purpose is to explore the holistic decision and impact of cochlear implantation on the child, family, and educational system and the role of the practitioner as an educational consultant and team manager within that framework. This book addresses areas often overlooked but affected by cochlear implantation, deaf culture issues, self concept in adolescents, expectations, and acceptance and performance for the users, family, and especially educators.
Audience: This book is written for practitioners, primarily audiologists and speech/language pathologists serving as educational consultants managing the rehabilitation program of the implant recipient. However, it is written in simple enough language with numerous specific examples to serve as a manual for intervention strategies for educational specialists and parents.
Features: The layout of chapters and subsections is easy to follow and affords quick reference for use as a manual. The sample letters to parents and parent dictionaries are unique, useful additions and an example of the "hands on" nature of this book, providing material that can be easily adapted and put to use by other clinicians.
Assessment: This book is an excellent resource manual for audiologists, speech/language pathologists, deaf educators, and educational consultants working with cochlear implant patients. Not only does it provide an excellent review of the controversy surrounding cochlear implantation in the deaf culture, the history of cochlear implants, and the systems available today, it is a practical guide to the team approach to managing cochlear implant patients, selection criteria, and most importantly, specific useable intervention strategies for the ongoing rehabilitation process.
Andrea Hedley-Williams
This is a comprehensive review of cochlear implants and the controversy that surrounds them as well as a practical manual of selection, management, and intervention strategies used in the cochlear implantation process. The purpose is to explore the holistic decision and impact of cochlear implantation on the child, family, and educational system and the role of the practitioner as an educational consultant and team manager within that framework. This book addresses areas often overlooked but affected by cochlear implantation, deaf culture issues, self concept in adolescents, expectations, and acceptance and performance for the users, family, and especially educators. This book is written for practitioners, primarily audiologists and speech/language pathologists serving as educational consultants managing the rehabilitation program of the implant recipient. However, it is written in simple enough language with numerous specific examples to serve as a manual for intervention strategies for educational specialists and parents. The layout of chapters and subsections is easy to follow and affords quick reference for use as a manual. The sample letters to parents and parent dictionaries are unique, useful additions and an example of the hands on nature of this book, providing material that can be easily adapted and put to use by other clinicians. This book is an excellent resource manual for audiologists, speech/language pathologists, deaf educators, and educational consultants working with cochlear implant patients. Not only does it provide an excellent review of the controversy surrounding cochlear implantation in the deaf culture, the history of cochlear implants, and the systemsavailable today, it is a practical guide to the team approach to managing cochlear implant patients, selection criteria, and most importantly, specific useable intervention strategies for the ongoing rehabilitation process.Booknews
A reader-friendly introduction to working with children with cochlear implants in the classroom, for teachers, hospital and clinical personnel, professionals in training, and parents. Addresses social and political issues surrounding implantation, explains the medical procedure and how the implant functions, and presents guidelines for candidate selection, highlighting the role of school professionals in helping a center evaluate candidacy. Offers management and rehabilitation strategies for young, school-age, and teenage implant recipients. Includes a glossary and details on specific implant models, plus sample letters and evaluation checklists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)4 Stars! from Doody