Description

This book is the first comprehensive examination of the psychological development of deaf children, many of whom are reared in language-impoverished environments and thus experience social and cognitive development that is markedly different from hearing children. The author details those differences, giving special attention to how development is affected by parents, peers, and teachers. This careful consideration of existing evidence yields a new psychological perspective on deaf children and deafness while debunking a number of popular notions about the hearing impaired, helping to forge an integrated understanding of social, linguistic, and cognitive development as they are affected by childhood deafness.

Reviews

"Everyone involved with deaf children should read this conscientious and analytical research summary." --Readings, A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health

"Required reading for serious researchers in cognitive development of children." --Tovah Wax, A.S.H.A.

"This well-written book provides a comprehensive examination of the broad-based development... of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.... An excellent resource for professionals who work with the deaf and hearing impaired population." --Contemporary Psychology

Product Details

288 pages; 7 illus.; 6-1/8 x 9-1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-511575-8ISBN10: 0-19-511575-9

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