This 305-page book is a great help in choosing the most appropriate method of communication for a child with a hearing deficit. Communication specialists explain the advantages and disadvantages of five communication options:
- Auditory-Verbal Approach
- Bilingual-Bicultural Approach
- Cued Speech
- Oral Approach
- Total Communication
This new edition discusses medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, audiological assessment, and cochlear implants. Children and parents enhance this book by relating personal experiences.