Listening and Spoken Language Therapy for Children With Hearing Loss

This graduate-level textbook and reference for practicing clinicians offers a comprehensive and practical framework for providing auditory-based Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) therapy to children with hearing loss. Grounded in research and shaped by classroom and clinical experience, the book equips professionals with the strategies, developmental models, and family-centered tools needed to guide children from their first responses to sound through advanced communication skills. The framework is applicable across the disciplines of speech-language pathology, audiology, and deaf education, as well as a wide range of therapy settings, including university clinics, private practice, and schools.

The second edition of Listening and Spoken Language Therapy for Children with Hearing Loss integrates new research, updated clinical instruments, and enhanced resources to support both teaching and practice.

New to the Second Edition

• Expanded Speech Acoustics chapter with updated rainbow audiogram graphics, additional tables, and advanced audiological and acoustic concepts
• Initial publication of the Screening Auditory Discrimination Assessment (SADA) 
• Child-centered goal writing is a focus that begins in the assessment chapter with a new case study and is subsequently integrated into each developmental stage chapter
• Updated research studies and clinical tools reflecting current best practices
• QR codes that lead to key websites and resources for students, instructors, and professionals

Additions to the expanded PluralPlus companion website include

• Suggested in-class activities for on-campus, online, and hybrid instruction 
• Ready-to-share parent handouts with clear, accessible explanations of key topics 

Key Features

• A “stages-not-ages” framework that aligns therapy with developmental progress rather than chronological age
• A color-coding system for the model and a consistent presentation of content and tables provide clarity and a streamlined experience
• Abundant strategies, dialogues, and session scripts and videos for immediate clinical application for stages
• Extensive tables, figures, and case histories to support assessment, goal setting, and lesson planning
• Consistent use of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for clarity in speech instruction

PluralPlus Online Ancillaries

For Instructors:

• Instructional PowerPoint Slides Covering Chapter Content
• Test Bank and Answer Key
• Videos and Case Studies with Guidance for Instructional Implementation
• Class Activities
• Discussion Questions

For Students:

• Videos on Content and Stages & Guiding Questions
• Downloadable Content: Tables, Figures, eFlashcards, Parent Handouts, Work Sheets
• Links to Related Organizations, Assessments, Activities, Resources