Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility by Joseph J Smaldino

Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility by Joseph J Smaldino

A practical, reliable reference that helps audiologists and teachers achieve acoustic accessibility in the classroom Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility focuses on the acoustic conditions, therapies, and technologies that assist audiologists and teachers of hearing-impaired students in making the speech signal audible, undistorted, and accessible. Covering topics that range from acoustic measurements in the classroom to American Academy of Audiology clinical practice guidelines for Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT), this book reflects current practices and technologies that are designed to maximize the availability of classroom speech signals. Key Features: Discusses the importance of making speech accessible for auditory-linguistic brain development and how acoustic accessibility impacts listening, learning, and literacy Uses graphics and charts to make difficult acoustic concepts easily understandable Includes the latest information on desirable acoustic standards Contains cutting edge information on technologies such as smart phone apps for use in making acoustic measurements and audio distribution systems This concise, comprehensive reference is designed to be the go-to guide for busy audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and teachers of hearing-impaired students who need practical information for achieving acoustic accessibility.

Professor of Audiology, The University of Akron School of Speech-Language Pathology Audiology, Akron, OH, USA

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ISBN 13	9781604067651
ISBN 10	1604067659
Title	Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility
Author	Joseph J Smaldino
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Year published	2012-03-07
Number of pages	168
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