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2012 Biennial NAD Conference Sponsorship Package

National Association of the Deaf — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:12:49 +0100

file: 2012 NAD Conference Sponsorship Package.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf)

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Reduction of Tinnitus Severity by the Centrally Acting Muscle Relaxant Cyclobenzaprine: An Open-Label Pilot Study

Audiology and Neurotology — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Audiol Neurotol 2012;17:179–188 (DOI:10.1159/000335657) (Source: Audiology and Neurotology)

Tinnitus before and 6 Months after Cochlear Implantation

Audiology and Neurotology — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:00:00 +0100

Audiol Neurotol 2012;17:161–168 (DOI:10.1159/000335126) (Source: Audiology and Neurotology)

Contributions of formative research to the production of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences: the case of a Colombian university

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:11:29 +0100

CONCLUSION: It was found a greater number of theses framed in the rehabilitation model, but the results showed the consolidation of a research culture towards the social models of disability in recent years. It is evidenced that Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences seeks the rehabilitation of communicative and linguistic processes of subjects, with an upward path in the direction of potentiating social and cultural variables. (Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia)

A segmentation method to obtain a complete geometry model of the hearing organ.

Hearing Research — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

We present a method for obtaining a complete geometry model of the fluid chambers of cochlea (scalae) from tomography images. An accurate segmentation of cochlea is problematic due to the low contrast of the inner membranes of scalae. Our method of 3D segmentation is based on dynamic resampling of an original image stack to achieve a perpendicular cross-section of the scalae on all sections. Subsequently, perpendicular cross-section is being segmented using 2D active contours. The center of mass of the contour is extracted and used to predict further course of scalae centerline by Kalman filter. Cross-section contours are subsequently assembled to the total geometry model. This method has been applied to CT images, but we expect that it could be used for segmentation of strongly curved low...

Idiom understanding in people with Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:11:29 +0100

CONCLUSION: The results provide further evidence that children with AS/HFA have difficulties in understanding idioms and they confirm their tendency to make literal interpretations. These impairments are irrelevant to their intelligence and they affect their communication with others. The understanding of these difficulties is important in order to find ways to limit the confusion and the misinterpretations which are observed during the communicative acts with this clinic group.OBJETIVO: Ampliar pesquisas anteriores a respeito do desenvolvimento da compreensão de expressões idiomáticas por meio da investigação dessa habilidade em crianças com síndrome de Asperger (AS) ou com autismo de alto funcionamento (HFA). MÉTODOS: Três grupos participaram do estudo. O primeiro grupo era comp...

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Speech therapy in total glossectomy: case study

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:11:29 +0100

A cirurgia curativa do câncer de língua ocasiona sequelas que prejudicam o bom funcionamento das funções estomatognáticas. O objetivo do trabalho é descrever, por meio de estudo de caso, os achados da avaliação e a evolução da reabilitação fonoaudiológica das funções de deglutição e fala de um indivíduo de 58 anos, gênero masculino, submetido à glossectomia total em junho de 2009. Após a avaliação diagnosticou-se disfagia orofaríngea mecânica severa e alteração na articulação da fala. Na reabilitação fonoaudiológica foram utilizadas, como formas de atuação, as terapias direta e indireta. Na terapia indireta trabalhou-se controle motor oral, sensibilidade, mobilidade, motricidade, tônus e postura das estruturas adjacentes da língua resseccionada. Na terap...

Gabapentin for Tinnitus: A Systematic Review.

American Journal of Audiology — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The authors of the both studies reported that gabapentin was not superior to placebo in their primary outcomes. However, following the assessment of risk of bias, and within-study clinical heterogeneities, this review concludes that there is insufficient evidence regarding the effect of gabapentin on tinnitus. PMID: 21940981 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology)

Large-Scale Academic Achievement Testing of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Past, Present, and Future

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

This study has three objectives: (a) it will summarize the historical data over the last three decades to indicate trends in academic achievement for this special population, (b) it will analyze the current federal laws and regulations related to educational testing and special education, thereby identifying gaps between policy and practice in the field, especially identifying the limitations of current testing programs in assessing what deaf and hard-of-hearing students know, and (c) it will offer some insights and suggestions for future testing programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. (Source: Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education)

Markey and Pryor Letter to the FCC on IP Captioning

National Association of the Deaf — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:04:57 +0100

file: MarkeyPryorLetteronIPCaptioning.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf)

IDEC Flyer DOC

National Association of the Deaf — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:37:04 +0100

file: IDEC Flyer.doc (Source: National Association of the Deaf)

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Development and standardization of single and double dichotic digit tests in the Malay language

International Journal of Audiology — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 06:00:00 +0100

(Source: International Journal of Audiology)

Association Between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Hearing Sensitivity.

American Journal of Audiology — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with hearing sensitivity using the non-exercise prediction equation. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings that suggest a potentially auditory-protective effect of cardiorespiratory fitness. PMID: 22271908 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology)

Teaching manual communication to preservice teachers of the deaf in an accredited comprehensive undergraduate teacher preparation program.

American Annals of the Deaf — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Goodman CA NOTING THAT there are no standardized manual communication curricula or proficiency assessments available to teacher preparation programs, the author used a case study to describe how preservice teachers of the deaf are taught to incorporate American Sign Language and various forms of signed English as effective communication tools for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. An accredited undergraduate teacher preparation program located in a rural area was selected for the study. Eight curricular components were examined, and data were triangulated from observations, interviews, and document analyses. The author found (a) that manual communication was taught in three required courses making up 6.57% of the overall curriculum, (b) direct application to the classr...

Frequency-dependent effects of background noise on subcortical response timing.

Hearing Research — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Tierney A, Parbery-Clark A, Skoe E, Kraus N Abstract The addition of background noise to an auditory signal delays brainstem response timing. This effect has been extensively documented using manual peak selection. Peak picking, however, is impractical for large-scale studies of spectrotemporally complex stimuli, and leaves open the question of whether noise-induced delays are frequency-dependent or occur across the frequency spectrum. Here we use an automated, objective method to examine phase shifts between auditory brainstem responses to a speech sound (/da/) presented with and without background noise. We predicted that shifts in neural response timing would also be reflected in frequency-specific phase shifts. Our results indicate that the addition of background noise...

2012 NAD Conference Exhibit Package

National Association of the Deaf — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:01:02 +0100

file: 2012 NAD Conference Exhibit Package.pdf (Source: National Association of the Deaf)

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2012 NAD Conference Workshop/Commission Proposal Form

National Association of the Deaf — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:03:01 +0100

2012 NAD Conference Workshop & Commission Proposal Form Please use this online form to submit your proposal for a Workshop or Commission presentation. The deadline for proposals is February 15, 2010. No extensions will be given. Presenters will be notified prior to March 31, 2010 of their proposal acceptance. read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf)

Congenitally Deaf Children's Care Trajectories in the Context of Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening: A Qualitative Study of the Parental Experiences

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100

The objective of this study is to examine the early care trajectories of congenitally deaf children from a parental perspective, starting with universal neonatal hearing screenings. The analysis using a three-dimensional care trajectory concept is aimed at developing a basic typology of postscreening care trajectories. Children with severe/profound hearing loss, registered in the Flanders’ (Belgium) universal neonatal hearing screening program, born between 1999 and 2001. Thematic content analysis of qualitative data collected retrospectively from participant's parents. Two basic types of care trajectories emerged; based on differences in care-use in the phase of further diagnosis and related parental experiences. Subtypes resulted from events related to cochlear implantation. Five t...

Rheumatoid Arthritis - When Do I Call the Doctor?

MedicineNet Hearing General — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Rheumatoid Arthritis - When Do I Call the Doctor?Category: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 7/7/2001 12:46:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/31/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Hearing General)

A Multicenter Trial of an Assess-and-Fit Hearing Aid Service Using Open Canal Fittings and Comply Ear Tips.

Trends in Amplification — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Smith P, Mack A, Davis A Large potential benefits have been suggested for an assess-and-fit approach to hearing health care, particularly using open canal fittings. However, the clinical effectiveness has not previously been evaluated, nor has the efficiency of this approach in a National Health Service setting. These two outcomes were measured in a variety of clinical settings in the United Kingdom. Twelve services in England and Wales participated, and 540 people with hearing problems, not previously referred for assessment, were included. Of these, 68% (n = 369) were suitable and had hearing aids fitted to NAL NL1 during the assess-and-fit visit using either open ear tips, or Comply ear tips. The Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile was used to compare patients fitted with o...