Unisensorial methods for the rehabilitation of the person with hearing loss and music therapy intervention as a new tool

Abstract

The aim of this theoretical review is to document the relevant aspects of unisensorial methods in the rehabilitation of people with hearing loss, some of them with cochlear implant or other hearing devices. The methods documented here are Auditory Verbal Therapy and the Verbotonal Method, it is also included some aspects related with the Auditory-Oral therapy which is confused in its definition. The review provides, as well, an overview of what is being done through Music Therapy in this population, in order to promote bridges of communication and work between speech therapy and music therapy. An exhaustive search of databases was conducted decanting and compiling the information obtained. It should be noted that the purpose ofthis research is not to show the superiority of either approaching, but to show how they work and to bring new perspectives and tools for use in the intervention process with the population using cochlear implants or other hearing devices.