Raising and educating a deaf child: A comprehensive guide to the choices, controversies, and decisions faced by parents and educators

Abstract

Anyone who has a deaf child, has taught one, worked with one, or been one understands the kinds of challenges involved in growing up deaf. Like parents of any child who has special needs, parents of a deaf child want answers to what seem to be simple and straightforward questions like: What kind of language experience is best for my child, speech or sign language? Will my child ever learn to speak normally? Does being deaf affect how smart a child is? What kind of school is best? Will my child be able to get a good job?