Beyond parent education the impact of extended family dynamics in deaf education

Journal/Book: Amer Ann Deaf. 2000; 145: Fowler Hall 409, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA. American Annals Of The Deaf. 359-365.

Abstract: The impact of childhood deafness on family dynamics, with particular attention given to the influence and role of grandparents, is discussed. Models for the successful involvement of parents in the education of deaf children are already in place and can be applied to extended family, especially grandparents, with promising results. An informal questionnaire focusing on grandparents' support, involving 10 hearing parents of deaf infants and preschool children, is reviewed.

Note: Article Morton DD, Gaullaudet Univ, Dept Counseling, Washington,DC USA

Keyword(s): GRANDPARENTS; GRANDCHILDREN

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