Literacy and Your Deaf Child

What Every Parent Should KnowThis book is a wonderful resource for creating a rich learning environment and strong support system for the development of literacy of a deaf or hard of hearing child. The guide provides parents with the means to make informed decisions regarding hearing aids, cochlear implants, speechreading and sign communication, with the goal of ensuring that their child becomes a proficient reader and writer. Parents will learn how they can create environments in their home, school and community that foster their child's literacy. The book refers throughout to the developmental link between American Sign Language and English literacy for children who use sign communication, making it the best guide available for parents of deaf children. David A. Stewart, Bryan R. Clarke; (2003) 225 pages; soft cover