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Choices in Deafness

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Explores the most appropriate communication methodologies and the social change that has occurred within the deaf culture over the last decade.

Parents of children with hearing impairments are faced with a complex decision when it comes to choosing the most appropriate communication method for their child. This new editon of Choices in Deafness covers three methodologies: American Sign Language, Amplification, Cued Speech, Oral Approach, and Total Communication. Experts present each methodology, supplemented by several personal accounts of first-hand experience. The personal stories provide insight into how the same young people profiled in the first edition have coped with their deafness through adolescence or into adulthood. The second Edition also explores the social change that has occurred within the deaf culture during the last decade and some controversies surrounding particular communications and education methods. 275 pages 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Typical Access Profile

Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute	Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor	Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over	Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language