PDF-(BOOS)-Disorders of the Auditory System

Disorders of the Auditory System covers both classic as well as new disorders of the auditory system and reflects the combined efforts of renowned audiologists and otologists Perhaps for the first time both the audiological and medical aspects of auditory dysfunction associated with disorders of the peripheral and central auditory system will be covered in one text This book provides numerous insightful case studies that will provide informative reading for professionals in the fields of audiology otology and neurology. Anatomy and physiology . Sense organ. Ears are a pair of complex sensory organs located in the both sides of the head at approximately eye level. Ears are housed in the . temporal bones. Each ear is divided into 3 parts – . Overview. Capabilities of the Auditory System. What does the auditory system do and how well does it do it?. Hearing Sensitivity. The faintest sound that can be detected by the human ear is so weak that it moves the ear drum a distance that is equivalent to . What is a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). CAPD is a disorder that affects the way the brain processes auditory information. Individuals with CAPD have normal hearing but they have trouble recognizing and interpreting auditory information. . Auditory Processing Disorder. Team . Evaluation and Management. Velvet Buehler, M.A. CCC-SLP/A. Clinical Professor. University of Tennessee Health Science Center. 2014. Disclosure Statement. I have . Making Connections. Donna M. Goione Merchant, . Au.D. ., CCC/A, FAAA. Doctor of Audiology. Assistant Professor, Montclair State University. NJ Certified Teacher of the Deaf/Hearing Impaired. NJ Certified Teacher of the Handicapped. Rebekah Foster, B.S. Ed.. Melissa Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP. Valdosta State University. Disclosure Statement. No authors had any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest associated with the content of this presentation. . Content:Ear --Anatomy of the ear --Sound conduction to the cochlea --Physiology of the cochlea --Sound evoked electrical potentials in the cochlea --Auditory nervous system --Anatomy of the auditory nervous system --Physiology of the auditory nervous system --Evoked potentials from the nervous system --Acoustic middle-ear reflex --Disorders of the auditory system and their pathophysiology --Hearing impairment --Hyperactive disorders of the auditory system --Cochlear and brainstem implants --Definitions in anatomy --Hearing conservation programs. This volume covers gene expression, mutations responsible for various forms of hearing loss, mapping and cloning, as well as mitochondrial and cellular genetics. The authors discuss the fundamentals of genetics so that the reader has a complete understanding of methods used in molecular genetic studies for hearing research. Chapters are also included on the uses of mouse models, genetic epidemiology and genetic counseling specifically for hearing disorders Because there is no single approach to the management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD), this new book offers the latest available information on a variety of compatible approaches. It is based on the 1996 conference of the same title that was hosted by the State University of New York at Buffalo (where the co-authors are based). Each chapter is by a different authoritative contributor - a professional in audiology, speech-language pathology, or psychology. The book contains both technical details and practical, straightforward information to enable audiologists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, special-education teachers, and even parents to make proper and useful recommendations for those with CAPD. CONTENTSForeword by Dennis P. Phillips, Ph.D. Conceptual and Historical Foundations. Neurobiology of the Central Auditory Nervous System Relevant to Central Auditory Processing. Spoken Language Processing. Considerations in the Assessment of Central Auditory Processing Disorders. Behavioral Central Auditory Tests. Electrophysiologic Assessment of Central Auditory Processing Disorders. Fundamental Concepts and Considerations for Management. Management: Auditory Training and Metalinguistic and Metacognitive Strategies. Enhancing the Acoustic Signal and the Listening Environment. Research Needs and Future Directions. Glossary. References. Index. the second edition of this highly respected book in the field of audiology takes a comprehensive look at the basic principles underlying central auditory processing disorders and the screening, assessment, and management of these disorders in school-age children. The book focuses on the practical application of scientific theory. For those clinicians and graduate or doctoral students interested in d iagnostic audiology and auditory disorders, as well as graduate course s in Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Education, Auditory Neuropathy is the first book of its kind to present all aspects of this newly id entified disorder that affects many clients. Drs. Sininger and Starr a long with the top clinicians and researchers in the field explore audi tory neuropathy (AN) beginning with its history, pathophysiology, audi ologic and neurologic findings in patients with AN, and results on psy choacoustic and speech perception tasks. The potential mechanisms for AN are discussed in detail as well as the latest information on the ge netic basis for some AN including identification of specific chromosom al disorders. Finally, the text will give information on results of a variety of rehabilitative methods and strategies including amplificati on and cochlear implantation for treatment of this disorder. The function of vertebrate hearing is served by a surprising variety of sensory structures in the different groups of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This book discusses the origin, specialization, and functional properties of sensory hair cells, beginning with environmental constraints on acoustic systems and addressing in detail the evolutionary history behind modern structure and function in the vertebrate ear. Taking a comparative approach, chapters are devoted to each of the vertebrate groups, outlining the transition to land existence and the further parallel and independent adaptations of amniotic groups living in air. The volume explores in depth the specific properties of hair cells that allowed them to become sensitive to sound and capable of analyzing sounds into their respective frequency components. Evolution of the Vertebrate Auditory System is directed to a broad audience of biologists and clinicians, from the level of advanced undergraduate students to professionals interested in learning more about the evolution, structure, and function of the ear. Division of Special Education 1500 Highway 36 West Roseville, Minnesota 55113-4266 Introduction to Auditory Processing Disorders 2 APD Work Team Regional Low Incidence Facilitator/State Other