Where do you turn for advice on raising your Deaf child? Hearing the Deaf for the GENIUS is your lifeline!
Claire M. Fox, M.Ed., teacher of Deaf education for 25 years, has written this guide to help you understand the unique needs of your Deaf child, the educational possibilities, and the resources to help find the best help available.
You'll learn how to deal with the emotions that arise and find answers to questions you'll have when you're told your infant is Deaf, and how to navigate through early childhood and through your child's school years. You'll understand that Deafness doesn't mean your child is disabled or incapable, but simply perceives and learns about the world differently from a hearing person.
While the focus of this book is on parents, educators will also benefit from the suggestions for setting goals and objectives, approaching reading and writing, and the importance of open communication and involvement in the educational process. Both parents and school administrators will better understand the support systems available and required for Deaf students.
Hearing the Deaf for the GENIUS helps you, the parent:
Build your team of specialists--the doctors, audiologists, teachers and therapists who will help your child succeed.
Make informed decisions regarding hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Understand why your child behaves in certain ways, and options for handling those situations.
Embrace the learning of American Sign Language as early as possible for both you and your child (the author shares a few basics of the language, as well).
Discover the education options available and determine which is best for your child.
Become an integral member of your child's educational team, assist with homework and become a strong advocate throughout your child's school years.
Appreciate the strong heritage and culture to which your child is heir.
Recognize the difference between the hearing and Deaf cultures, and learn how your child (and your entire family) can be at home in both.
Connect with the Deaf community.
Learn how you can help your child to become independent, self-confident, and proud to be Deaf.
Hearing the Deaf for the GENIUS is rich with experience-based stories, critical information, and quick tips--all told with compassion (and humor). Upon reading this book, you will develop a new respect for and deeper awareness of Deaf people, their language, and their contributions to the world we live in.
You'll want to keep this book handy. Your copy will soon have turned down corners on important pages, highlighted paragraphs, and that well-worn look of constant use. You'll find that you refer to it again and again at each new juncture of your child's life.
For the GENIUS Books
For the GENIUS books are written as comprehensive guides to complex subjects for beginners as well as for those seeking a refresher. You don't have to be a genius to read one, but you'll sure be smarter once you do!
