Assertiveness Training

According to Nancy Tye-Murray, assertiveness training is necessary for teaching individuals with hearing loss how to manage specific communication situations (Tye-Murray, 2008). This approach focus on the individual's language choice and the results of their behavior (Tye-Murray, 2008). The goal of assertiveness training is for the individual to be aware of their hearing loss and use techniques to overcome certain barriers and at the least, they can feel good about themselves for being their own advocate (Tye-Murray, 2008)

EBP: According to the "15 Principles of Consumer-Oriented Audiologic/Aural Rehabilitation"  by Raymond Hull, assertiveness training can improve the individual's participation in communication situations (Hull, 2007). 

Goal: In 6 months the patient will indicate their hearing loss (e.g., "I have a hearing loss. I may not understand everything you say to me") in 3/4 daily interactions with 80% accuracy as measured by self, communication partner, and/or SLP.

References: 

Hull, R. H. (2007). 15 principles of consumer-oriented audiologic/aural rehabilitation. The ASHA Leader, 12(3), 6–17. https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.ftr3.12032007.6

Tye-Murray, N. (2008). Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, adults, and their family members. Delmar Cengage Learning.

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Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, Adults and Their Family Members 

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By: Nancy Tye-Murray