Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Preface

 

 

Foreword - Kris English

 

SECTION I

EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGY PRACTICES

 

Chapter 1

Educational Audiology: How Did We Get Here? Historical and Current Policy Perspectives

 

 

Historical Perspective

 

 

Guiding Policies of The Twenty-First Century: Years 2000-2010

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 1-A

Comparison of Pertinent Areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 1-B

IDEA 2004 Key Regulations Pertaining to Audiology and Deaf Education (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 1-C

Comparison of Pertinent Part B and Part C IDEA Reguiremcnts Related to Children and Youth Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 1-D

Summary of Regulations Pertaining to Persons Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 2

Roles and Responsibilities of Educational Audiologists

 

 

Roles of Educational Audiologists

 

 

Responsibilities of Educational Audiologists

 

 

Ethical Considerations

 

 

Educational Audiology Service Delivery Models

 

 

Establishing and Expanding Educational Audiology Services in The Schools

 

 

Training for Educational Audiologists

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 2-A

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Guidelines for Audiology Service Provision in and for Schools (CD only)

 

Appendix 2-B

Suggested Discipline Responsibilities for Identification, Evaluation, Referral, and Services for Children with Hearing Loss (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 2-C

Educational Audiology Association: Educational Audiologists and Cochlear Implants (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 2-D

Educational Audiology Association; Minimum Competencies for Educational Audiologists (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 2-E

Educational Audiology Association: Recommended Professional Practices for Educational Audiology (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 2-F

Colorado Department of Education: Licensing Requirements for School Audiologists (CD only)

 

Appendix 2-G

Standards of Practice for Audiology Services in the Schools: Colorado Department of Education (CD only)

 

Appendix 2-H

Educational Audiology Association: Guidelines of the Consensus Panel on Support Personnel in Audiology (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 3

Hearing Screening and identification

 

 

State Mandates for Hearing Screening

 

 

Purposes of Hearing Screening and Identification Programs

 

 

Resources for Hearing Screening and Identification Programs

 

 

Screening and Identification Concepts and Considerations

 

 

Screening and Identification Procedures

 

 

Screening and Identification Protocols

 

 

Screening Children Who Cannot Respond To Traditional Techniques

 

 

Screening Personnel

 

 

Screening Equipment and Maintenance

 

 

Screening Environment

 

 

Organization of Screening and Identification Programs

 

 

Follow-Up Procedures

 

 

Recordkeeping and Reporting

 

 

Determining the Effectiveness of Hearing Screening and Identification Programs

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 3-A

Common Behaviors Frequently Exhibited by Children with Hearing Loss (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-B

Record of Ear and Hearing Problems (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-C

Basic Hearing Problems Questionnaire for Children with Developmental Delays (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-D

Preparation Checklist for Preschool and School Hearing Screening (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-E

Parent Notification and History Letter for Hearing Screening (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-F

Individual and Class Hearing Screening Record Forms (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-G

Hearing Rescreening Record Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-H

Sample Teacher Notification of Screening Results (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-I

Sample Parent Notification of Screening Results—Pass (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-J

Sample Parent Letter To Refer Child for Further Audiological Evaluation (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-K

Sample Medical Referral Letter and Return Medical Referral Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-L

Sample Medical Referral Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-M

Sample Database for Tracking Screening and Follow-up (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 3-N

State Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements (Text only)

 

Chapter 4

Assessment

 

 

The Cross-Check Principle in Educational Audiology

 

 

Basic Assessment of Hearing Loss

 

 

Modifications for Special Populations

 

 

Monitoring Hearing Sensitivity

 

 

Additional Audiometric Information and Functional Hearing Assessment

 

 

Assessment of the Educational Effects of Hearing Loss

 

 

Communication of Assessment Results

 

 

Personal Vulnerability and Safety

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 4-A

Audiology Case History (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-B

Audiogram with Familiar Sounds (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-C

Sample Audiogram (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-D

Ordering Information for Selected Assessment Products (Text only)

 

Appendix 4-E

Common Functional Outcome Measures for Children and Youth with Hearing Loss (Text only)

 

Appendix 4-F

Adaptations for Assessing Children and Youth Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired :(Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-G

Cumulative Record of Thresholds (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-H

Phrase and Sentence Lists (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-I

The Functional Listening Evaluation (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-J

Classroom Participation Questionnaire—Revised (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-K

C.H.A.P.S.: Children's Auditory Performance Scale (Sample) (Text only)

 

Appendix 4-L

S.I.F.T.E.R.: Preschool, Secondary, Elementary (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-M

L.I.F.E.: Listening Inventory For Education (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-N

Relationship of Hearing Loss to Listening and Learning Needs (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-O

Functional Assessment for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-P

Sample Fisher's Auditory Problems Checklist (Text only)/Auditory Problems Self-Checklist (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-Q

Evaluation of Children with Suspected Listening Disorders (Texl plus CD)

 

Appendix 4-R

General Teacher Letter (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 5

Auditory Processing Deficits

 

 

Basics of Auditory Processing Deficits

 

 

Paradigm Shift: Response To intervention Model for Auditory Processing Deficits

 

 

Implementing a School-Based Auditory Processing Deficits Program

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 5-A

Classroom and Auditory Behaviors Observation Tools (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 5-B

Referral for Auditory Processing Assessment (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 5-C

Auditory Processing Case History (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 5-D

Auditory Processing Diagnostic Assessments (Text only)

 

Appendix 5-E

Multidisciplinary Tests of Auditory Processing (Text only)

 

Appendix 5-F

Auditory Processing Assessment Profile (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 5-G

Accommodations and Modifications Checklist for Auditory Processing Deficits (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 5-H

Therapy and Remediation Techniques for Students with Auditory Processing Deficits (Text only)

 

Appendix 5-I

Compensatory and Metacognitive Strategies for Students with Auditory Processing Deficits (Text only)

 

Appendix 5-J

Classroom Acoustics and Instructional Interventions for Students with Auditory Processing Deficits (Text only)

 

Chapter 6

Classroom Acoustics with Gail Gegg Rosenberg

 

 

Classroom Acoustics and At-Risk Children

 

 

Properties of Classroom Acoustics

 

 

Effects of Classroom Acoustics on Speech Perception

 

 

Classroom Acoustical Standards

 

 

Classroom Acoustics Resolutions and Guidelines

 

 

Measuring Classroom Acoustics

 

 

Role of the Educational Audiologist

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 6-A

Classroom Acoustical Screening Survey Worksheet (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 6-B

Frequently Asked Questions About Classroom Acoustics (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 6-C

Resources for Classroom Acoustics (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 7

Personal Hearing Instruments and Hearing Assistance Technology

 

 

Rationale for Personal Hearing Instruments and Hearing Assistance Technology

 

 

Recent Trends and Regulatory Considerations

 

 

Assessment of the Personal Hearing Instrument and Hearing Assistance Technology Needs of Children and Youth

 

 

Personal Hearing Instruments and Hearing Assistance Technology Options

 

 

Implementation and Management of Hearing Technology

 

 

Other Assistive Technologies

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 7-A

Comments from Final Regulations IDEA 2004, Federal Register August 14,2006. Regarding Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants (Text only)

 

Appendix 7-B

Hearing Aid Adjustment Program (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-C

FM Listening Evaluation (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-D

Hearing Aid/FM Listening Evaluation for Children (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-E

Personal Amplification Monitoring Plan (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-F

Instructions for Hearing Aid Checks (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-G

Instructions for Cochlear Implant Checks (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-H

Instructions for Baha® Checks (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-I

Instructions for Personal FM System Checks (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-J

Hearing Aid, Cochlear Implant, Baha®, and Personal FM System Monitoring Chart (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-K

The Ling Six Sound Check (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-L

Tips to Enhance FM and Infrared (IR) Use (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-M

Remote Microphone HAT Implementation Worksheet: In-School Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 7-N

Remote Microphone HAT Implementation Worksheet: Out of-School Form (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 8

Case Management and Habitation

 

 

Planning Case Management and Habilitation

 

 

Implementing Audiological Habilitation

 

 

Services for Special Populations

 

 

Inclusion

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 8-A

Student Services and Service Provider Information (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-B

Form to Facilitate Written Collaboration Between Teacher or School Provider and Physician (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-C

Auditory and Tactile Assessment and Curricula (Text only)

 

Appendix 8-D

Listening Development Profile (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-E

Parent Letter About Speechreading (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-F

Speechreading Resources for Children (Text only)

 

Appendix 8-G

Functional Auditory Performance Indicators (FAPI) (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-H

Communications Options Reference Chart (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-I

Children's Hospital Boston: Children with Cochlear Implants Who Sign: Guidelines for Transitioning To Oral Education or a Mainstream Setting (CD only)

 

Appendix 8-J

Auditory Learning Program: Parent/School/Student Contract (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-K

Early Auditory Skill Development for Special Populations (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-L

Auditory Response Data Sheet (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-M

Cfassroom-at-a-Glancc: Observation Checklist (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 8-N

Teaching Strategies and Classroom Activities for Selected Listening Difficulties (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 9

Student Counseling and Self-Advocacy

 

 

Counseling Students with Hearing Loss

 

 

Informational Counseling

 

 

Personal Adjustment Counseling

 

 

Networking for Students

 

 

Transition Planning

 

 

When to Refer

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 9-A

Student Self-Advocacy Letters (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-B

Self-Assessment of Communication—Adolescent (SAC-A) and Significant Other Assessment of Communication—Adolescent (SOAC-A) (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-C

Stories and Books about Hearing Loss and Online Resources for Student Networking (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-D

Self-Advocacy Competencies Checklist (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-E

MyGAP Self-Assessment: Understanding and Using Hearing and Hearing Assistance Technology and Personal Learning Planner (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-F

Hearing Loss Notification Card (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 9-G

MyGAP Transition Checklist and Planner (CD only)

 

Chapter 10

Hearing Loss Prevention

 

 

Planning a Hearing Loss Prevention Program

 

 

Management of Materials and Information

 

 

Documentation and Support

 

 

Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

 

 

Hearing Loss Prevention Curricula

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 10-A

Hearing Loss Prevention Parent Letter (Preschool) and Hearing Loss Prevention Parent Letter (Elementary) (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 10-B

Hearing Loss Prevention Handout for Middle/High School Students (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 10-C

Hearing Loss Prevention References for High School Students (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 10-D

Ordering Information for Hearing Loss Prevention Materials (Text only)

 

Chapter 11

Early Intervention: Serving Infants and Toddlers with Arlene Stredler-Brown

 

 

Historical Perspective

 

 

Creating an Early Hearing Detection and Intervention System in Your State

 

 

Designing and Implementing Early Intervention

 

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Educational Audiologists

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 11-A

Part C Lead Agencies in States and U.S. Territories (Text only)

 

Appendix 11 –B

Educational Audiology Association: Early Detection and Intervention of Hearing Loss: Roles and Responsibilities for Educational Audiologists (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 11–C

Natural Environments for Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Their Families (Text plus CD)

 

SECTION II

COLLABORATION, PLANNING, AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

 

Chapter 12

Educational Considerations for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

 

Current Issues in Deaf Education

 

 

The "New" Research: What Is It Saying?

 

 

National and State Initiatives in Deaf Education

 

 

Educational Assessment

 

 

Best Practices in Educating Children and Youth Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 12-A

Colorado Deaf Child's Bill of Rights: Communication Plan (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 12-B

Colorado Quality Standards for Programs and Services for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text only)

 

Appendix 12-C

Assessment Terminology (Text only)

 

Appendix 12-D

Summary of Psychoeducational Assessments (Text only)

 

Appendix 12-E

Accountability Plan Summary: Programs and Services for Children and Youth Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text only)

 

Appendix 12-F

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program and Service Review Checklist (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 13

Developing Individual Plans

 

 

The Special Education Process

 

 

The Individualized Education Program

 

 

The 504 Plan

 

 

The Services Plan (Private Schools)

 

 

The Individual Family Service Plan

 

 

The Role of Case Law

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 13-A

Individualized Education Program/504 Plan Checklist: Accommodations and Modifications for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 13-B

Individualized Education Program Team Responsibilities for Educational Audiologists (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 13-C

Communication Considerations Worksheet (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 13-D

PARC: Placement And Readiness Checklists for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

 

General Education Inclusion Readiness Checklist

 

 

Interpreted/Transliterated Education Readiness Checklist

 

 

Captioning/Transcribing Readiness Checklist

 

 

Instructional Communication Access Checklist

 

 

Placement Checklist for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Preschool/ Kindergarten

 

 

Placement Checklist for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Elementary

 

 

Placement Checklist for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Secondary

 

Appendix 13-E

Sample 504 Plan (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 13-F

Case Law Summary: Legal Interpretations Relating to Audiology and Deaf Education Services (Text only)

 

Chapter 14

Professional Collaboration within Communities

 

 

Identifying and Interfacing with Community Resources

 

 

Establishing and Maintaining Relations with Community Resources

 

 

Legal and Ethical Issues

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 14-A

Community Needs Assessment Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 14-B

Sample Letter to Community Resources (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 14-C

CI Center/School/Therapist/Parent Information Exchange Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 14-D

NOCCCI Information Exchange and Release of Information Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 14-E

Service Clubs That Support Programs for Persons with Disabilities (Text only)

 

Chapter 15

Relationships with Families

 

 

Positive Attitudes

 

 

Effective Communication

 

 

Informational Guidance

 

 

Parent Involvement

 

 

Handling Difficult Situations

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 15-A

Welcome to Holland! (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 15-B

Family Needs Interview for Families of Children Who Are Deal or Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 15-C

Resources for Parents of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 16

Inservice

 

 

Preparation

 

 

Presentation

 

 

Follow-Up

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 16-A

Sample Inservice Outlines (Text only)

 

Appendix 16-B

Inservice and Hearing Loss Simulation Resources (Text only)

 

Appendix 16-C

Teacher Needs Assessment: Support for Students with Auditory Impairments (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 16-D

Inservice Evaluation Form (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 17

Marketing and Advocacy

 

 

Goals for Marketing Educational Audiology

 

 

Target Audiences

 

 

Information To be Disseminated

 

 

Marketing Strategies

 

 

Assessment of Marketing Effectiveness

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 17-A

16 Reasons Why Your School Needs an Educational Audiologist (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-B

School-Based Audiology Advocacy Series (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-C

Marketing Letter to Parents and Teachers (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-D

Sample Student Marketing Letter (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-E

Index Card Information for Marketing and Advocacy (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-F

Consumer Feedback: Educational Audiology Services (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-G

Marketing/Advocacy Outcomes Log (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 17-H

Community Education and Marketing Resources (Text only)

 

Chapter 18

Program Development, Evaluation,and Management

 

 

Program Development

 

 

Program Evaluation

 

 

Program Management

 

 

Summary

 

 

Suggested Readings

 

Appendix 18-A

Self-Assessment: Effectiveness Indicators for Audiology Services in the Schools (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 18-B

School and Community Survey of Educational Audiology Services (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 18-C

Goal Priori! ization Worksheet (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 18-D

Long-Range Planning Form (Text plus CD)

 

Appendix 18-E

Educational Audiology Work Load Analysis Form (Text plus CD)

 

Chapter 19

Reflections: Where Are We Headed?

 

 

Technology

 

 

Service Delivery and Reimbursement

 

 

Legislation

 

 

Demographics

 

 

Professional Development, Credentialling, and Standards

 

 

Research

 

 

Summary

 

 

References

 

 

Index