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Record Nr.

UNINA9910809608503321

Autore

Chute Patricia M

Titolo

School professionals working with children with cochlear implants / / Patricia M. Chute, Ed.D., Mary Ellen Nevins, Ed.D

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Diego, California ; ; Oxford, England ; ; Brisbane, Queensland : , : Plural Publishing Inc., , 2006

©2006

ISBN

1-59756-815-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 p.)

Disciplina

371.91/2

Soggetti

Teachers of the deaf

Hearing impaired children - Education

Cochlear implants

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. The Winds of Change; Chapter 2. The Zone of Cochlear Implant Performance; Chapter 3. Characteristics of Educational Programs That Support Children with Cochlear Implants; Chapter 4. Building Collaborative Teams; Chapter 5. The Mapping Process and Beyond; Chapter 6. Developing Auditory Skills; Chapter 7. Clear Speech: The Possible Dream; Chapter 8. Auditory Access and Literary Development; Chapter 9. Supporting Communication with Sign; Chapter 10. Special Populations with Cochlear Implants; Chapter 11. Listening in Noisy Classrooms

Chapter 12. Listening with Two Ears; Chapter 13. Social Development and the Cochlear Implant; Chapter 14. A Glimpse Into the Future; References; Appendix A. Organizational Resources and Web Sites Providing Information on Deafness or Cochlear Implants in Children; Appendix B. Sample Daily Log; Appendix C. FM Manufacturer Resources; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive resource for school-based professionals who work with the increasing number of children with cochlear implants, focuses on giving the reader critical background information. It begins with the history, technology, and functionality of cochlear implants. It covers the changes seen in the populations now utilizing these devices and



describe how the impact of having an implant can affect a child. Finally, it highlights how the clinician and team providing services can best address each child's individual needs.