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.