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Instructor: Linda Thibodeau, Ph.D., CCC-A, Audiologist; CCC-SLP, Speech
Pathologist
Office : GR 4.820; Ph.: 972-883-2425 or at Callier/Advanced Hearing Research
Center: 972-905-3108
Office Hours: by appointment.
Web Page:
www.utdallas.edu/~thib EMAIL:
thib@utdallas.edu
Introduction: This course is designed to provide an overview of diagnostic and rehabilitative programs involved in serving persons with hearing loss. It is offered for undergraduate and graduate credit and will provide the foundation for students in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology to meet certification requirements as well as students in the social sciences who may interact with persons with hearing disabilities.
Course Objectives:
Students will learn the principles of:
1) amplification including personal and group systems,
2) trouble-shooting techniques for amplification
systems,
3) hearing aid orientation,
4) assistive listening devices,
5) speech and soundfield acoustics,
6) hearing-handicap assessment,
7) social, vocational, psychological needs of
the hearing-impaired,
8) auditory/visual recognition of speech
Course Requirements:
1) Prerequisite - Coursework in basic Speech
and/or Hearing science is strongly recommended but not required.
2) Readings - The required text is "Introduction
to Audiologic Rehabilitation" [Fourth edition] , Ronald Schow and Michael
Nerbonne, (editors), 2002, Boston: Allyn
and Bacon. Graduate students will have one research
based article per topic area assigned.
3) Evaluation Procedures:
a) 400 pts - 2 examinations (200 pts each) consisting of short answer, fill
in the blank, true/false, matching and/or multiple choice questions AND
practical questions regarding hearing aids and assistive devices. Students
enrolled for graduate credit will have two additional essay questions per exam
over the assigned research articles as they relate to the course material.
b) 300 pts - A comprehensive final exam in the same format described above. Students enrolled for graduate credit will have two
additional essay questions regarding two case studies.
c) 150 pts - Information Search
Conduct a literature search using the Psych, Medline, and/or ERIC databases on some topic related to Aural Rehabilitation. Choose two research articles to read and compose a one page summary for each. The entries must be journal articles and must be on the same topic. Find 5 web sites on the same topic and summarize the 5 sites on one page. More specific information can be obtained on the web page under Information Search. For graduate credit, students must also include an additional one-page critical review for each of the two articles.
d) 150 pts- Rehab Experience
Observe one or more aural rehabilitation activities with children and/or adults for a total of 2 hours and write a two-page summary of the experience relative to class material. Observation sessions must be arranged with the instructor or TA. More specific information can be obtained on the web page under Rehabilitation Experience. Graduate students are required to do one observation of a clinical activity and one of a research activity related to hearing loss for a total of 4 hours OR do one observation and develop one consumer pamphlet on a topic related to coping with hearing loss.
e) Final Grade -
Perfect performance
would be a total point score of 1000. Total point
scores above 900 are generally A's and A-, between 800
and 900 are generally
B+, B, and B-, between 700 and 800 are generally C+,
C, and C-'s, etc. In order
to make an A, one must know the details in the reading
as well as the class notes.
4) You will have a formal opportunity to
evaluate the course during the semester but feel free to stop by to discuss any
concerns regarding this course.
5) Additional Information - Make-up exams will not be given. Students have the option of electing not to take examinations, but the final exam is mandatory and will be weighted an additional 200 points for each missed exam. Incompletes will be given only in extenuating circumstances and must be requested in writing. Late assignments NOT BE ACCEPTED and evidence of academic dishonesty will result in no credit for the exam or assignment. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and falsifying academic records. Please consult the the course schedule and catalogue for information on withdrawals, incompletes, and academic honesty.
6) Accommodations-If you require any modification to the class activities including lectures, discussions, exams, and assignments in order to accommodate specific learning needs, please notify me by the end of the first week of class in person or by email and provide documentation. I will be happy to make whatever arrangements are needed to facilitate learning and participation in the class.
APPROXIMATE COURSE OUTLINE
Introductions
Effects of Hearing Loss (Chapter 1)
I. Tools to Quantify Hearing Loss
II. Ways to Describe Hearing Loss
III. Main Effects of Hearing Loss
IV. Secondary Effects of Hearing Loss
Personal Amplification Systems (Chapter 2)
I. Physical Aspects
II. Electroacoustic Aspects
III. Hearing Aid Use
IV. Troubleshooting Experience
Group Amplification Systems (Chapter 2)
I. Rationale
II. Types
III. Use of FM Systems
Assistive Listening Devices (Chapter 2)
I. Definition
II. Sensory Modalities
III. Devices
Communication and Perception Model
I. Definition
II. Basic Communication Process
III. Information Processing
IV. Perception Model
V. Theories of Perception
Cochlear Implants (Chapter 3)
I. Basic Components
II. Candidacy
III. Factors Affecting Performance
IV. Other devices / Tinnitus
Auditory Recognition of Speech (Chapter 4)
I. Effects of Absolute Sensitivity
II. Effects of Differential Sensitivity
Visual Recognition of Speech (Chapter 5)
I. Information Available
II. Influencing Factors
III. Aspects of the Code/Stimulus
Auditory/Visual Recognition of Speech
(Chapter 5)
I. Influencing Factors
II. Visual Training
III. Auditory Training
IV. Auditory/Visual Training
Intervention with Hearing-Impaired
Children (Chapter 9)
I. Philosophy
II. Intervention Plan
III. Speech/Language Characteristics (Chapter 6)
IV. Education Performance
V. Inservice Needs/Case studies (Chapter 11)
Aural Rehabilitation of
Adult and Elderly Clients (Chapter 10)
I. Philosophy (Chapter 7)
II. Assessment
III. Changes with Aging
IV. Rehab Programs/Case studies (Chapter 12)