Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Learners With Disabilities

This volume offers foundational information and research-based strategies for meeting theneeds of deaf and hard of hearing learners with disabilities. The disabilities covered in thisvolume include developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learningdisabilities, deafblindness, emotional and behavioral disorders, attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder, and a variety of high incidence syndromes. Contributors examine the literaturewithin each disability category, share best practices, and consider demographics/characteristics,intervention/identification, placement, communication/language, psychosocial issues,assistive technologies/accommodations, assessments, and transition/post-secondary outcomes.Each chapter begins with learning objectives and concludes with discussion questions anda resource list.Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners with Disabilitiesis an essential bookfor courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and in workshops and webinars forin-service teachers, professionals, and families.