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Download full textGustason, Gerilee – 1997
This digest uses a question-and-answer format to summarize basic information about the use of English-based sign systems with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. English-based sign systems are explained as using the vocabulary of American Sign Language (ASL) with the grammatical and syntactical features of English. These systems include…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Deafness, Decision Making
Ritter-Brinton, Kathryn; Carrier, Candace – ACEHI Journal, 1992
This survey of seven hearing families with deaf children examined parent understanding of Signed English and American Sign Language, reasons for choosing Signed English, experiences with professionals and with other deaf adults, challenges of developing fluency in Signed English, and parental evaluation of the results of their use of Signed…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Deafness
Peer reviewedClarke, Maureen – CAEDHH Journal/La Revue ACESM, 1998
Discusses partial-insertion cochlear implants and examines the aural rehabilitation of a 13-year-old girl who was postlingually deafened in 1991 and subsequently fitted with a Nucleus 22-Channel cochlear implant. The case study traces her progress and the decision making process in changing from aural communication to sign language communication.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Case Studies, Cochlear Implants
Peer reviewedSteinberg, Annie; Bain, Lisa; Li, Yuelin; Delgado, Gilbert; Ruperto, Vivian – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2003
A study examined the decision making processes of 29 Hispanic families who have a child with hearing impairments. Results indicate language and cultural barriers often complicate deliberations of parents. The communication method chosen tended to be the one recommended by professionals, usually a combination of spoken English and sign language.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Influences, Deafness, Decision Making
Izzo, Andrea – 1999
In this study, four hearing mothers with deaf children (ages 3-10) were interviewed about the process of choosing a mode of communication and school placement for their children. All of the children attended local public schools. The mothers' responses were examined in order to identify any common factors that contributed to the choice of public…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Cultural Differences, Deafness
