Contributors present the latest information on both the new world evolving for deaf & hard-of-hearing children & the improved expectations for their acquisition

This title is a major professional reference work in the field of deafness research. It covers all important aspects of deaf studies: language, social/psycholog

The use of sign language has a long history. Indeed, humans' first languages may have been expressed through sign. Sign languages have been found around the wor

"This comprehensive text provides guidance on current evidence-based approaches to the promotion of speech and language development in children birth through sc

Millions of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates programs that provide cash disability benefits t