Early intervention and management of hearing in infants and toddlers

Journal/Book: Infant Young Children. 1996; 9: 7201 Mckinney Circle, Frederick, MD 21701. Aspen Publ Inc. 1-15.

Abstract: This article presents and discusses current principles for working with families of young children who have hearing impairments. The nature of hearing loss is described. Categories of the different types of hearing impairments and sensory aids are defined. The benefits and limitations of different approaches to language acquisition, which have been effective with children with hearing impairments, are discussed. The roles of the comprehensive evaluation In planning a program of intervention and of professional honesty in ensuring the effectiveness of intervention are addressed.

Note: Article JC Gatty, Clarke Sch Deaf, Harriette Smith Short Ctr, Parents & Young Childre, Northampton, MA USA

Keyword(s): deafness; early intervention; hearing; hearing impairment; SENSITIVITY

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