Considerations in Diagnosing Usher's Syndrome: RP and Hearing Loss.

Vernon, McCay

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ERIC Number: EJ271243

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Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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Considerations in Diagnosing Usher's Syndrome: RP and Hearing Loss.

Vernon, McCay

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v76 n7 p258-61 Sep 1982

The association of hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa has been generally recognized as the genetic disorder of Usher's syndrome. The article reviews findings of this syndrome and suggests strategies for dealing with the clinical and psychological problems displayed by Usher's syndrome patients. (Author/SW)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments, Deaf Blind, Etiology, Multiple Disabilities, Psychological Characteristics

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Language: English

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