ABSTRACT

The Hearing Impaired Child introduces the background issues of hearing impairment then discusses specific aspects. These include causes of hearing loss, speech and language, personality and emotional development, and careers. Appendices provide checklists for language acquisition and reading and writing skills, lists of useful addresses, a helpful glossary and references for further reading.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction:

chapter 2|18 pages

Causes of Hearing Loss:

chapter 3|7 pages

Hearing Aids and their Management:

chapter 4|18 pages

Speech and language—General Issues:

chapter 5|13 pages

Speech and Language—The Specifics:

chapter 6|10 pages

Reading, Writing and Associated Activities

chapter 7|11 pages

Personality and Emotional Development:

chapter 8|4 pages

Careers:

chapter 9|6 pages

Historical Perspectives: