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Early Detection and Intervention in Audiology: An African Perspective
Contributor(s): Khoza-Shangase, Katijah (Editor), Kanji, Amisha (Editor)
ISBN: 1776146565     ISBN-13: 9781776146567
Publisher: Wits University Press
OUR PRICE:   $33.25  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2021
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BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Diagnosis
- Medical | Audiology & Speech Pathology
- Medical | Education & Training
LCCN: 2021355789
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9" (1.01 lbs) 344 pages
 
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A textbook of case studies for audiologists and speech pathologists that makes recommendations for early detection and intervention of hearing impairments in the South African context

Early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) is the gold standard for any practicing audiologist, and for families of infants and children with hearing impairment. EHDI programs aim to identify, diagnose and provide intervention to children with hearing impairment from as early as six months old (as well as those at risk for hearing impairment) to ensure they develop and achieve to their potential. Yet EHDI remains a significant challenge for Africa, and various initiatives are in place to address this gap in transferring policy into practice within the southern African context.

The diversity of factors in the southern African context presents unique challenges to teaching and research in this field, which has prompted this book project. The South African government's heightened focus on increasing access to health care which includes ongoing Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs, make this an opportune time for establishing and documenting evidence-based research for current undergraduate and postgraduate students. Early Detection and Intervention in Audiology: An African Perspective aims to address this opportunity.

Grounded in an African context with detailed case studies, this book provides rich content that pays careful attention to contextual relevance and contextual responsiveness to both identification and intervention in hearing impairment. With diverse contributions from experts in local and international contexts, but always with an African perspective, this is textbook will be an invaluable resource for students, researchers and practitioners.