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Central Auditory Processing Disorders: Mostly Management
M. Gay Masters
Nancy A. Stecker
Jack Katz, all of The State University of New York, Buffalo

ISBN-10: 0205273610
ISBN-13: 9780205273614

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 1998
Format: Cloth; 288 pp
Published: 04/08/1998

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This book offers a variety of compatible approaches to management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders by authoritative contributors — professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology and psychology. The text contains both technical as well as practical straightforward information to enable audiologists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers and even parents to make proper and useful recommendations for those with CAPD.

  • Frank Musiek's chapter on rationale for auditory training based on plasticity of central nervous system with particular reference to central auditory system.
  • Ferre's and Masters' chapters offer very specific therapeutic/rehabilitation techniques.
  • Yencer's chapter discusses results of a controlled study on Auditory Integration Therapy.
  • Keller's and Tillery's chapters give a clinical psychologists perspective and a clinical audiologists view on ADD/ADHD.
  • Miller's chapter is an in-depth discussion on a temporal processing/computer based approach to auditory training.
  • Charts are included throughout the text.



1.Introduction.

Stecker, Nancy A. Ph.D., Overview and Update of Central Auditory Processing.

Musiek, Frank E., Ph.D., and Berge, Brenda, M.S, A Neuroscience View of Auditory Training/Stimulation and CAPD.

Wallace, Ina F., Ph.D., Otitis Media and Its Effect on CAP and Speech/Language.

Keller, Warren D.,Ph.D., The Relationship Between ADHD, CAPD, and Specific Learning Disorders.



2.Specific Approaches.

Chermak, Gail D.,Ph.D., Metacognitive Approach to Managing CAPD.

Medwetsky, Larry, Ph.D., Memory and Attention Processing Deficits: A Guide to Management Strategies.

Stein, Ramona L., Ph.D., Application of FM Technology to the Management of CAPD.

Ferre, Jeanane M., Ph.D., The M3 Model for Treating CAPD.

Masters, M. Gay, Ph.D., Speech/Language Management of CAPD.



3.Specific Methods and Populations.

Yencer, Karen A., Ph.D., Is Auditory Integration Training (AIT) an Effective Treatment for Children with CAPD.

Tillery, Kim L.,Ph.D., Management of CAPD: Assessment and Therapeutic Strategies for Children with ADHD.

Baran, Jane A., Ph.D., Management of Adolescents and Adults with CAPD.

Katz, Jack, Ph.D., Therapy for Cochlear Implant Users: A CAP Approach.

Miller, Steven, Ph.D., Training Program for Disorders of Temporal Processing.

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