Aural Rehabilitation

Question 1

Sensory management

Answer 1

To target and enhance auditory function

Question 2

Instruction

Answer 2

To increase the probability of positive outcome from sensory management

Question 3

Perceptual training

Answer 3

To target activity, by supplementing the learning opportunities provided by everyday communication

Question 4

Counseling

Answer 4

To target issues of participation and quality of life that result from residual deficits of function and activity

Question 5

Goals of auditory training

Answer 5

Develop ability to recognize speech using auditory signals
Appropriate for children with residual hearing
Amplification required before training begins

Question 6

Goals for language development

Answer 6

Expand vocabulary
Enhance syntax and pragmatic
Develop narrative skills
Literacy

Question 7

Goals for speech development

Answer 7

Increase amount of vocalizaions
Expand phonetic and phonemic repertoire
Increase speech intelligibility