This text covers everything from professional issues to diagnosis and rehabilitation procedures for all age groups. This edition contains five new chapters, which cover: reimbursement issues in private practice; cochlear implants; assistance devices; computers in rehabilitation audiology; and special needs of the geriatric population. The book should keep the reader up-to-date on all audiology services needed to maintain and stay in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Appendices contain many tests, scales and questionnaires.