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OverviewThis is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of the Deaf/HH and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life. It's unique in that it draws from the experiences of a Deaf (Rohring) and a hearing (Adams) author, providing a comprehensive perspective. It includes the perspectives from research and literature, from professional practice, and from anecdotal accounts. The book also highlights the aesthetics of American Sign Language and the Deaf culture. It will be a useful resource for hospitals, health care agencies such as hearing & speech centers, school districts, and educational agencies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John W. Adams , Pamela RohringPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.553kg ISBN: 9780120441419ISBN 10: 0120441411 Pages: 254 Publication Date: 10 September 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Biography Introduction to Being Deaf or Hard of Hearing Worlds Collide: Growing Up with a Hearing Loss Language Differences and Communication Issues Deaf Culture or Condition? Issues from the Past... Issues for the Millenium: The Professionals' Perspectives Best Practices When Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Resources References Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E IndexReviewsHandbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is an essential resource for college training programs, hospitals, health care agencies, hearing and speech centers, school districts, educational agencies, and anyone working with or employing people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Written by Pamela S. Rohring, MS, who is deaf, and John W. Adams, PhD, the book is a comprehensive perspective that draws upon research and literature from professional practice as well as anecdotal accounts. Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides basic knowledge of Deaf culture and the hard-of-hearing population, the aesthetics of American Sign Language (ASL), and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life. The illustrated book provides research and practical information on understanding issues affecting people who are deaf or hard of hearing, recommended best practices on providing community accessibility to this population, and a research section. In addition, unique perspectives are given by professionals of all hearing abilities. -ADVANCES: FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS Author InformationJohn W. Adams, Ph.D., is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and he obtained his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a licensed psychologist and co-founder and director of The Family Center of Western New York, a mental health clinic for Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals. He has worked with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities through research and practice for over 21 years. He is the author of You and Your Hearing Impaired Child and You and Your Deaf Child (Gallaudet University Press). Pamela Rohring is a graduate of Gallaudet University and she obtained her masters degree from Canisius College in Deaf Education. She is the Teacher of Science Education at St. Mary's School for the Daf in Buffalo, New York, and she is an ASL and Deaf Studies consultant. Her main areas of professional interest include Deaf Culture, teaching and the study of ASL, and child development. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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