Early Detection and Intervention in Audiology

An African Perspective

Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Amisha Kanji, Katijah Khoza-Shangase , Amisha Kanji

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Wits University Press
01 February 2021

Medical diagnosis; Audiology & otology; Speech & language disorders & therapy; Medical study & revision guides & reference material

A textbook with case studies for audiologists and speech pathologists to make 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.

By: Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Amisha Kanji, Rachael Beswick
Edited by: Katijah Khoza-Shangase, Amisha Kanji
Imprint: Wits University Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9781776146567
ISBN 10: 1776146565
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 01 February 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Katijah Khoza-Shangase (Editor) Katijah Khoza-Shangase is Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Amisha Kanji (Editor) Amisha Kanji is Associate Professor in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Wits University.