All chapters conclude with “Summary and Concluding Thoughts.”
1.Deafness.
Characteristics.
Types and Causes of Hearing Loss.
Assessment of Hearing.
Prevalence.
Amplification and Approaches to Providing Sound.
2.Parents and Families.
Response to Diagnosis.
Communication between Parents and Their Deaf Child.
Nonverbal Interaction.
Attitude, Attachment, and Coping.
Child Behavior and Discipline.
Educational Achievement.
Siblings.
Deaf Parents and Hearing Children.
Parent Support Groups.
3.Language, Communication, and Culture.
Language Acquisition.
Reading and Writing.
Communication with Technology.
Culture.
4.Cognitive Abilities.
Intelligence.
Memory.
Cognitive Development.
Cognition and Language.
Thinking Processes and Skills.
5.Personal and Social Development.
Identity and Personality.
Morals, Ethics, and Values.
Social Integration and Social Skills.
Social Status and Roles.
Personal and Social Development through the Life Span.
6.Mental Health.
Self-Esteem.
Empathy.
Self-Efficacy.
Intimacy and Sexuality.
Emotional and Behavioral Problems.
Counseling and Therapy.
Mental Health Professionals.
7.Education.
Educational Placement Options.
Communication Methods.
Teaching Strategies and Curriculum.
Transition.
Students with Special Needs.
Roles and Competencies of Professionals.
8.Economic and Occupational Opportunities.
Post-Secondary Education.
Employment.
9.Assessment.
Sources of Information.
Areas of Assessment.
