Describes approaches to leadership interventions in mutual support groups that will increase participants' awareness of the groups' developmental phases and the most likely sources of support during those phases. (Author/ABB)

The paper reviews current efforts in early identification and provision of services to the hearing impaired in Pakistan and discusses possible strategies over the next 10 years in rural areas which currently offer no services. Needs in the area of preschool identification and intervention are identified and include proper assessment, appropriate…