Approaches to identifying, classifying, and placing multiply handicapped hearing impaired students are reviewed, and a model is described in which five factors differentiate among students: instructional objectives, environment, rate, methodology, and staffing. (CL)

Analysis of the postsecondary qualifications among 8,000 or more children born hearing impaired as a result of the 1963-65 rubella epidemic revealed a favorable prognosis for postsecondary education for many rubella students graduating from secondary programs in 1983, l984, and l985. (Author/CL)

Discussed are the 10 comprehensive regional centers for deaf-blind children, provided for by federal legislation and intended to provide diagnostic, educational, and consultative services, in addition to carrying out research, training, and dissemination activities. (KW)

The article examines different curriculum models and suggests a functional approach to curriculum development for multiply involved hearing impaired students. The functional approach selects tasks for the curriculum based on their potential to contribute to independent living in multiple environments. (Author/SB)

In recent years, parents of children with hearing loss and various additional disabilities have shown increasing interest in cochlear implants. This article describes how the program in Hanover, Germany is attempting to respond to this interest. It discusses the selection process for children who receive cochlear implants who have multiple…

There is a paucity of research on counseling parents of children with hearing loss and additional special needs. Therefore, we must extrapolate from what we know of counseling parents of children with a single disability and provide information based on experience. The emotional aftermath of the diagnosis appears similar for both groups. Parents…

A survey of 54 personnel preparation programs in the education of the hearing impaired found that most teacher educators believe there is a need to modify existing curricula in order to prepare teachers of learning-disabled hearing-impaired students, though neither separate state certification nor a specific teacher preparation program was…

To determine the auditory acuity levels and responsiveness of seven deaf blind multihandicapped young children, the authors developed systematic observation procedures that can be used by parents, teachers, and teacher aides. The advantages of this approach and suggestions for further work are described. A case study is reported. (Author)

Use of videotaping in behavioral observation audiometry was tested with 21 multi-handicapped children enrolled in a program for the deaf-blind. (Author/LS)

Specific suggestions for minimizing and living with their handicap are made to legally blind hard of hearing persons (with some usable residual hearing) and to their friends and relatives. (KW)