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More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from some type of hearing loss, whether it is the result of a birth defect, illness, or simply getting older. Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders provides the most comprehensive source of information available about hearing impairment, as well as about treatments, noted specialists and helpful organizations. More than 600 entries, many of them new or updated for this edition, explain both the physical and psychological effects of living with hearing loss, in nonclinical language that is easy to understand. Topics include Degrees of hearing loss, from slight impairment to complete deafness Edward Miner Gallaudet, who established the first college for deaf students in 1857 Types of hearing aids and how they work legal rights for the hearing impaired, including the Vocational Education Act of 1963 Treatments for hearing loss in both children and adults Organizations, such as National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders is an invaluable resource for anyone suffering from hearing loss, or anyone wanting to learn more about this condition. About the Author Carol Turkington is a medical writer and editorial consultant. She has contributed articles to Psychology Today, New Parent Advisor, Current Health, Geriatrics, The Scientist and Pediatric Management, among other publications, and is the author of numerous books on human health including Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain disorders and Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases. She lives in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. Allen E Sussman, Ph.D., a graduate of Gallaudet University, is director of the Counseling and Placement Center at Gallaudet University and associate professor in the Gallaudet Graduate School Counseling Department. A certified psychologist in psychotherapy and family therapy, Dr. Sussman lives in Greenbelt, Maryland. Table of Contents Entries A-Z Appendixes: Statewide Services General organizations and resources Devices for people with hearing loss Genetics and deafness information Health care delivery and special services Performance groups Periodicals of interest to deaf people Religious ministries and organizations for deaf people Residential programs for deaf/emotionally disturbed children Summer camps for deaf and hard-of-hearing ear skills Training centers for hearing ear dogs Where to learn communication skills Books of interest on deafness Sign language dictionaries Bibliography Index


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  • ISBN-13: 9788130914022
  • Publisher: Facts On File Inc. 
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN-10: 8130914026
  • Publisher Imprint: Facts On File Inc. 
  • Language: English

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