Deaf Studies & Deaf Education

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the major psychological, social, and educational issues affecting the lives of children, adolescents, and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing, and their families.

Psychological, Social, and Educational Dimensions of Deafness presents an inclusive description of current research and practice that is complemented by the voices of individuals through personal essays that highlight and illustrate significant concepts and trends. Professionals and pre-professionals preparing for roles in education, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, interpreting, and speech and hearing science will find the book timely, readable, and thorough. Each chapter focuses on a topic relevant to the broad scope of issues related to the lifelong development of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Each chapter can stand alone in providing in-depth discussion and offers a core of current information from which instructors and students can apply both personal and professional experiences.

• Presents the voices of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, family members, and professionals through personal essays thereby connecting theoretical issues and the lives of real individuals.

• Addresses the major issues and current research fundamental to the development of individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Also provides a comprehensive treatment of issues within an introductory course.

• Provides a balanced treatment of controversial topics in the field of deafness, which enables readers to critically examine issues and draw their own conclusions.

• Offers a description of resources for further information, including Internet addresses.

All chapters conclude with “Summary and Concluding Thoughts.”

1.Deafness.

2.Parents and Families.

3.Language, Communication, and Culture.

4.Cognitive Abilities.

5.Personal and Social Development.

6.Mental Health.

7.Education.

8.Economic and Occupational Opportunities.

9.Assessment.

Introduction to Deafness (Deaf Studies & Deaf Education)
Psychology of Deafness (Deaf Studies & Deaf Education)

 

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  Allyn & Bacon & Longman
  © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205531709 | ISBN-13: 9780205531707
  
  
  

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