monique e. hammond

What Did You Say? is the book author Monique Hammond wishes she had when she was coping with and trying to understand her own sudden hearing loss. Weaving together her story with a wealth of information—causes of and types of hearing loss, audiology tests, hearing instruments and listening devices, support groups and organizations, resources and checklists, to name a few— Hammond’s wisdom and insight is invaluable, and her story is one that needs to be shared.This newly revised second edition provides its readers with:• Noise-induced hearing loss research news• Expanded Assistive Listening Device (ALD) and Hearing Loop information• Aural Rehabilitation for hearing aid and implant clients• News on implantable hearing devices (including cochlear, bone-conduction and others)• Over 50 new diagrams, pictures, charts and graphsWhat Did You Say? provides readers with the information to understand their conditions, be involved with their care, persevere, and become their own patient advocates.