Deafness, Children, and the Family: A Guide to Professional Practice
- ISBN-10
- 185742221X
- ISBN-13
- 9781857422214
- Category
- Family & Relationships / Children with Special Needs
- Pages
- 210
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Arena
- Author
- Jennifer Densham
Description
A research based book for professionals working with deaf children and their families that highlights areas of need which are not being met and focuses attention on ways that change may be effected. It covers the impact of deafness, parental reactions to diagnosis, attitudes of professionals and their effect on communication education and integration and emotional implications in terms of stigma and self-esteem.
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