Parents and their deaf children : the early years / Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans, Donna M. Mertens, and Marilyn A. Sass-Lehrer ; with contributions from Kimberley Scott-Olson
Published
Washington, D.C. : Gallaudet University Press, 2003
Ch. 1. Introduction to the National Parent Project and Survey Results -- Ch. 2. Communication Conundrum: Family Solutions -- Ch. 3. Hard of Hearing Children: Forgotten and Overlooked -- Ch. 4. Additional Conditions: It Takes a Team -- Ch. 5. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Parents: High Expectations -- Ch. 6. Cochlear Implant Stories: Huge Decisions -- Ch. 7. Minority Families: Wave of the Future / Kimberley Scott-Olson and Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans -- Ch. 8. Parent to Parent: Do What's Best for Your Child -- Ch. 9. Parent to Professional: Respect Our Views -- Ch. 10. Concluding Thoughts -- App. A. Research Methodology: Design and Conduct of the National Parent Project -- App. B. Letter to Parents, Survey Questionnaire, and Interview Guides -- App. C. Glossary and Supplementary Tables -- App. D. Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Students / Kathryn Meadow-Orlans and Jennifer Pittaway
Summary
Examining the social awareness and attitudes while attempting to raise a deaf child today
Notes
Presents research findings from surveys and interviews of parents conducted by the National Parent Project (1996-2002)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and indexes
