Choices in Deafness: A Parents' Guide to Communication Options

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Overwhelmingly, hearing parents raise deaf children. Most of the time they have no prior exposure to people with hearing loss and must face some very difficult options, for deaf education has been divided by controversy and bias for decades. This work provides comprehensive information on various methodologies with straightforward delivery, offering the perspective of parents and of children who have grown up since the publication of the first edition. While only three methodologies were discussed in the first edition?total communication, oralism, and cued speech?the auditory/ verbal and bilingual-bicultural approaches have been added here. This edition also covers in depth the medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, meeting with the audiologist, and the pros and cons of the newest technology, the cochlear implant. This work guides parents through the choices they must make for their child, covering conditions and treatment from both the parents' and the child's point of view. National organizations serving the deaf or hard of hearing are listed, along with contact information. Recommended for public libraries.?Emily H. Ferren, Ruth Enlow Lib. of Garrett Cty., Oakland, Md.Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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"Choices in Deafness is an important addition to any speech and hearing library or recommended reading list...."


Book Description
A useful and balanced aid in choosing the appropriate communication option for a child with a hearing loss. Experts present the following communication options: Auditory-Verbal Approach, Bilingual-Bicultural Approach, Cued Speech, Oral Approach, and Total Communication. This new edition explains medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, audiological assessment, and cochlear implants. Children and parents also offer their personal experiences.


About the Author
Sue Schwartz received her master's degree in speech and hearing from Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Missouri, and her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in family counseling from the University of Maryland. Currently, she is Provider of Family Services for the Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in Montgomery County, Maryland.


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Overwhelmingly, hearing parents raise deaf children. Most of the time they have no prior exposure to people with hearing loss and must face some very difficult options, for deaf education has been divided by controversy and bias for decades. This work provides comprehensive information on various methodologies with straightforward delivery, offering the perspective of parents and of children who have grown up since the publication of the first edition. While only three methodologies were discussed in the first editiontotal communication, oralism, and cued speechthe auditory/ verbal and bilingual-bicultural approaches have been added here. This edition also covers in depth the medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, meeting with the audiologist, and the pros and cons of the newest technology, the cochlear implant. This work guides parents through the choices they must make for their child, covering conditions and treatment from both the parents' and the child's point of view. National organizations serving the deaf or hard of hearing are listed, along with contact information. Recommended for public libraries.Emily H. Ferren, Ruth Enlow Lib. of Garrett Cty., Oakland, Md.


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