This is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and the hard of hearing population, the aesthetics of American Sign Language, and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life.
Every health professional, medical and nursing student, should have a copy of this book.
Discusses parenting skills and problem-solving techniques for parents of deaf and hearing-impaired children.
Washington, DC: The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, Inc. Estabrooks, W. (Ed.). (2001). Fifty frequently asked questions about auditory-verbal therapy. Toronto: Learning to Listen Foundation. Fair, D. (1998). Motherese.
This new 6th edition explains United States statutes that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people, the core laws and their amendments, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans ...
Sound Is Not Enough: Captioning As Universal Design
From its straightforward presentation of the scope of an educational audiology practice to blueprints for creating and maintaining high-quality programs, and guidance on achieving full integration into a school staff, this text offers a ...
Written primarily for parents who have children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, this timely, unique text offers clear guidance to assist parents in obtaining the necessary educational benefits that are appropriate for their children.
In this landmark volume, a wide range of international experts present a comprehensive and accessible overview of the diverse field of deaf studies, language, and education.
... students in order to get a complete profile of the student's abilities: □ auditory status and auditory function; □ vision (acuity and functional vision); □ spoken language (comprehension and production); □ American Sign Language ...
WISC-III Verbal item invariance across samples of deaf and hearing children of similar measured ability. ... of the WISC-III with deaf adolescents. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, WISC-III Monograph Series, WISC-III, 105–113.