This evidence-based practical guide lives up to its title. Eight comprehensive chapters cover topics including childhood deafness and the associated risks; behavioral and emotional disorders; self-esteem; learning difficulties; communication disorders; tinnitus and professional issues.
Each chapter is comprehensive and concisely written covering a wide range of issues.
As a deaf psychologist working with deaf children and adults, I find the writers acknowledge that the field of deafness is fraught with controversial issues. A vast amount of information is provided and the issues have been dealt with in a matter-of-fact manner. For example non-verbal communication (sign language) and spoken language are referred to in three chapters.
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