Rotfleisch, Sylvia,

Listening and spoken language therapy for children with hearing loss : a practical auditory-based guide / Sylvia Rotfleisch, Maura Martindale - xxix, 310 pages ; color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Reviewers

Chapter 1. Speech Acoustics: The Gold at the End of the Rainbow Audiogram
Sylvia Rotfleisch

Why Do We Need to Understand Speech Acoustics?
Section I. Basics of Sound
Key Points
Basics of Sound
Audiogram
A Sound Basis Through Application

Hearing Loss and Detection
Modifying the Signal
Ear Shot/Speech Bubble
Background Noise and Noise Clutter
Audible Versus Intelligible
The 6-dB Significance
The 6-dB Rule

Sounds of Speech

The Basics
Applications

Discussion Questions
Section II. Speech Features
Key Points
Speech Features and Acoustic Correlates

The Basics

The Applications Related to Speech Features

Suprasegmentals, Vowels and Diphthongs
Consonants

Discussion Questions
Section III. Speech Acoustic Tools and Applications
Key Points
Ling Six-Sound Test

Purpose and Administration
Applications of the Ling Six Sounds
Interpretation of the Ling Six Sounds

The Rainbow Audiogram

Applications of the Rainbow Audiogram

Functional Audiogram
Error Analysis to Determine Perception and Error Patterns
Case Study Application of Speech Acoustic Tools
Speech Acoustics and Hearing Loss Configurations
Speech Acoustics and the Impact on Speech Production
Speech Acoustics and Language Development

Case Study Application of Speech Acoustics for Speech and Language Development

The Gold at the End of the Rainbow Audiogram: Applications for Speech Acoustics
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 2. Guiding and Supporting Parents/Caregivers.
Key Points
Why are Parents Included in Auditory Sessions?
Getting Started - Planning
Emotional Supports for Families
Teaching Parents and Caregivers: Why Are They Part of Every Session?
Family Life: Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as the FOundation of Every Session
Engaging Families in Sessions

Cultural Considerations
Screen Time

Speech Acoustics and Parents
Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 3. Stages Not Ages Model
Sylvia Rotfleisch and Maura Martindale

Key Points
Stages/Sequence of Development (Flow Chart)
Determining Child's Level
Expectations for Growth
Brain Functions of Audition

Auditory Processes

Typical Development

Language
Speech

Theory of Mind
Self-Advocacy
Higher-Order Thinking
Summary
Discussion Questions
Cases

Case 1
Case 2
Case 3

References

Chapter 4. Assessment of English Language, Speech and Listening
Maura Martindale

Key Points
Terms and Definitions
General Tips for Assessment of Children
Formal, Standardized Tests for Assessment
Checklists, Observations, and Questionnaires
Brain Functions for Listening and Spoken Language
Assessing Spoken Language

Spoken Vocabulary/Semantics
Language Sampling
Mean Length of Utterance (MLU)
Pragmatic Functions

Speech Assessment (Phonetic and Phonologic)
How to Align Assessment Data with the Proposed Therapy Model

Prelinguistic Stage
Single-Word Stage
Emerging Word Combinations Stage
Communication with Childlike Errors Stage
Competent Communicator Stage
Advanced Communicator Stage

Reporting Your Findings
Goal Setting Based on Data Gathered and Analyzed
Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 5. Therapy Basics
Sylvia Rotfleisch and Maura Martindale

Key Points
What Should Therapy Look Like? Fun!
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Theory
General Tips for the Sessions
Tools, Strategies, Building Materials

Turn Taking or Serve and Return
Infant- and Child-Directed Speech (IDS, CDS)
Narrating
The Expectant Pause
Waiting, Waiting, and Sometimes ... More Waiting ...
Blah Blah, Blah Ginger
Joint Attention
Auditory Closure
Auditory Sandwich
Listening Hoop
Enhancing Perception
Acoustic Highlighting
Life in Slow Motion
The Three-Act Play
Expansion
Upping the Ante

Vocabulary Expansion
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 6. Prelinguistic Stage
Sylvia Rotfleisch
Key Points
Basic Characteristics at the Prelinguistic Stage

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Prelinguistic Stage

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan by Addressing Strengths and Aread of Need
Typical Goals for the Prelinguistic Stage
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory Attention, Detection, Memory and Discrimination
Auditory Feedback and Development of the Speech
Production System; Auditory Retrieval and Expressive Communication
Language Comprehension Development of Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension

Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Processes for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Processes for Learning to Talk
Auditory Processes for Leaning Language
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 7. Single-Word Communication Stage
Sylvia Rotfleisch

Key Points
Basic Characteristics at the Single-Word Stage of Communication

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Single-Word Stage

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan By Addressing Strengths and Areas of Need
Typical Goals for the Single-Word Communication Stage
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory Attention, Detection, Memory, Discrimination, Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension
Auditory Feedback and Speech Production Development of the Speech Production System, Auditory Retrieval, and Expressive Communication

Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Process for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Process for Learning to Talk
Auditory Process for Learning Language
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 8. Emerging Word Combinations Stage.
Sylvia Rotfleisch

Key Points
Basic Characteristics of the Child With Emerging Words Combinations

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Emerging Words Combinations Stage

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan by Addressing Strengths and Areas of Need
Typical Goals for the Emerging Word Combinations Stage
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory Attention, Detection, Memory, Discrimination, Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension
Targeting and Meeting Goals for Development of the Speech Production System: Auditory Retrieval and Expressive Communication

Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Process for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Process for Learning to Talk
Auditory Process for Learning Language
The Intervention Session
Summary
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 9. Communication with Typical Childlike Errors Stage
Sylvia Rotfleisch

Key Points
Basic Characteristics at the Communication with Errors Stage

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Stage of Communication with Errors

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan by Addressing Strengths and Areas of Need
Typical Goals for the Communication with Errors Stage
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory attention, Detection, Memory, Discrimination, Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension

Auditory Feedback and Expressive Communication
Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Process for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Process for Learning to Talk
Auditory Process for Learning Language
Diagnostic Therapy and Informal Assessment
Progress in AVT Sessions
Summary
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 10. Competent Communicator Stage
Key Points
Basic Characteristics of a Competent Communicator Stage

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Competent Communicator Stage

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan by Addressing Strengths and Areas of Need
Typical Goals for the Stage Competent Communicator
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory Attention, Detection, Memory, Discrimination, Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension
Auditory Retrieval and Expressive Communication

Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Process for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Process for Learning to Talk
Auditory Process for Learning Language
Summary
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter 11. Advanced Communicator Stage
Sylvia Rotfleisch

Key Points
Basic Characteristics of an Advanced Communicator Stage

Listening
Language
Speech

Goals for the Advanced Communicator

Developing an Appropriate Therapy Plan by Addressing Strengths and Areas of Need
Typical Goals for the Advanced Communicator Stage
How Do We Work on These Goals?

Targeting and Incorporating Goals

Auditory Attention, Selection, Memory, Discrimination, Auditory Recognition, Sequencing, and Comprehension
Auditory Retrieval and Expressive Communication

Putting It All Together: Case History

Auditory Process for Using Sound Meaningfully
Auditory Process for Learning to Talk
Auditory Process for Learning Language
Summary
Progress Over Time With Intervention
The Intervention Session

Summary
Discussion Questions
References

Index

"Listening and Spoken Language Therapy for Children with Hearing Loss: A Practical Auditory-Based Guide is a well-organized and practical textbook based on a proven spoken language, speech, and listening model for teaching children with hearing loss. Supported by decades of research and experience, the stage-based model is presented with clear steps for intervention. Written in easy-to-understand language, this textbook is accessible to university students who are new to the field of hearing loss, as well as to new and experienced professionals. It is a highly applicable tool for providing auditory-based therapy which supports therapists to empower parents and caregivers"--

9781635503876 1635503876

2021030778


Hearing Loss--rehabilitation
Language Therapy--methods
Language Development
Auditory Perception

RF290 / .R62 2023

617.803 ROT M

WV 270