You and Your Deaf Child: A Self-Help Guide for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Completely rewritten and expanded, You and Your Deaf Child helps parents deal with their emotions in learning that their child is deaf or hard of hearing, and it also allows them to explore how they interact as a family. This down-to-earth book focuses on such topics as feelings about hearing loss, the importance of communication in the family, and effective behavior management. Many chapters contain practice activities and questions to help parents retain new skills, while the appendices include references, general resources, checklists, and guidelines for evaluating educational programs. Once parents have worked through You and Your Deaf Child, this friendly guide can be referred to for specific information and advice as different situations arise.