{"product_id":"9781890627737","title":"Choices in Deafness: A Parents' Guide to Communication Options","description":"\u003cb\u003eChoices in Deafness\u003c\/b\u003e, since 1987 the preeminent guide to communication options, is extensively revised and expanded to provide the complete scope of information parents of children with deafness or hearing loss need.  From assessment and diagnosis to medical\/audiological treatments, and from cochlear implants and procedures to education and technology devices, this third edition presents a balance of research, guidance, and insight from experts and families.  Seven new chapters and a collection of audio files cover:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal Newborn Screening\u003c\/b\u003e (implemented in 38 states, this required screening detects hearing loss much earlier, and has doubled the number of children found to have hearing loss)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuditory Neuropathy\u003c\/b\u003e (a cause of hearing loss where the timing of sound is seriously disrupted, and which has only recently been understood)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenetic Causes of Deafness\u003c\/b\u003e (describes genetic testing and counseling in light of research that shows over 60% of deafness in children is due to genetic or hereditary causes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Transformation of Dreams\u003c\/b\u003e (explores a shift in emotional outlook experienced by a parent\/clinical psychologist upon learning her child is deaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentifying a Program of Excellence\u003c\/b\u003e (what to look for in an education program for your child in addition to the chosen communication option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunication Technology\u003c\/b\u003e (services and devices that let deaf people communicate via phone, cell phone, Internet, video)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaking It in College\u003c\/b\u003e (personal accounts of four students about how they communicate and socialize at college)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat Hearing Loss Sounds Like\u003c\/b\u003e (a sampling of audio files that simulate what speech sounds like when hearing loss impacts pitch, loudness, and timing.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eLink to these files at http:\/\/www.woodbinehouse.com\/CID_audio.asp\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAs in the previous edition, \u003cb\u003eChoices in Deafness\u003c\/b\u003e presents five unbiased approaches to communication--Auditory-Verbal, ASL-English Bilingual, Cued Speech, Auditory-Oral, and Total Communication--and provides parents' first-person accounts of what it's like to use a specific method.  Reading and resource lists round out this essential guide for parents.","brand":"Woodbine House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039126372592,"sku":"9781890627737","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781890627737_p0.jpg?v=1763609158","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781890627737","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}