Deaf People and Society: Psychological, Sociological, and Educational Perspectives

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Deaf People and Society is an authoritative text that emphasizes the complexities of being D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, or hard of hearing, drawing on perspectives from psychology, education, and sociology. This book also explores how the lives of these individuals are impacted by decisions made by professionals in clinics, schools, or other settings. This new edition offers insights on areas critical to Deaf Studies and Disability Studies, with particular emphasis on multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion. Accessibly written, the chapters include objectives and suggested further reading that provides valuable leads and context. Additionally, these chapters have been thoroughly revised and incorporate a range of relevant topics including etiologies of deafness; cognition and communication; bilingual, bimodal, and monolingual approaches to language learning; childhood psychological issues; psychological and sociological viewpoints of deaf adults; the criminal justice system and deaf people; psychodynamics of interaction between deaf and hearing people; and future trends. The book also includes case studies covering hearing children of deaf adults, a young deaf adult with mental illness, and more. Written by a seasoned D/deaf/hard of hearing and hearing bilingual team, this unique text continues to be the go-to resource for students and future professionals interested in working with D/deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing persons. Its contents will resonate with anyone interested in serving and enhancing their knowledge of their lived experiences of D/deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf-Disabled, and hard-of-hearing people and communities. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgments 1 Historical Perspectives of Deaf People and Psychology Chapter Objectives Before 1950 After 1950 Psychopathology and Mental Health Influence of Psycholinguistics The Role of Court Decisions and Legislation Professional Training Professional Associations Deaf Culture: Its Impact Conclusions 2 Deaf Communities: Diverse Entities Chapter Objectives Deaf Communities: Prelude to Demographics Demographics The Deaf Community: Frames of Reference Membership and Cultural Transmission Transmission of Deaf Culture Conclusions 3 How It All Begins Chapter Objectives Etiology: Causes of Hearing Differences Hearing Screening and Identification Late-Deafened Individuals Issues Related to Early Intervention Conclusions Audiology Appendix The Basics of Audiology The Hearing Mechanism Four Types of Hearing Loss The Measurement of Hearing: Audiometry Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants (CIs) Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience (ACN) Conclusions 4 Cognition, Language, and the Mind Chapter Objectives Cognitive Abilities Metacognitive Abilities ASL and English Languages Deaf Disabled, Deaf Blind Students, and Language Learning Cochlear Implant (CI) Outcomes CIs and Sign Language Neuroscience Can Thinking Go To School? Conclusions 5 Educational Aspects of Deaf Education Chapter Objectives How do Deaf Children Learn? Culturally Responsive Schools Barriers Deaf Professionals Face Diverse Teaching Workforce Trends, Legislation, and Placements Achievement, Assessment, and Social Skills Conclusions 6 Language Learning and Language Teaching Approaches Chapter Objectives Language Access and Use Language Teaching History Language Teaching Programs Comprehensive Programs Oral/Aural Programs Language Outcomes Standards and Assessments Literacy Approaches Deaf Disabled Students, Language, and Literacy Conclusions 7 Psychological Issues in Childhood Chapter Objectives The Parent-Child Relationship Early Intervention Programs The Development of Deaf Children Childhood Psychopathology Psychological Evaluation of Deaf Children Conclusions 8 Deaf Adults: Viewpoints from Psychology Chapter Objectives Positive Psychology and Positive Health The Deaf Adult: Psychological Perspectives Normalcy: A Paradigm in Need of Clarification The Psychologically Healthy Deaf Adult Stages of Adult Development Identity and Self-Perceptions Psychological Assessment of Deaf Adults Trauma and Psychopathology Conclusions 9 Deaf Adults: Viewpoints from Sociology Chapter Objectives Sociological Perspectives of the Deaf Community Deaf President Now: Implications for the Deaf Community Deaf Organizations Technology The World of Work Health Care Issues Conclusions 10 The Deaf Defendant: Communication, Language, and Legal Considerations Chapter Objectives The Deaf Defendant A Legislation Framework Victims of Crimes Prevalence and Types of Crimes Deaf Youth and Juvenile Justice Cognition, Communication, and Language ASL and Sign Language Interpreters Literacy and Telecommunication Accessibility Considerations FCC Rulings and Cost Regulation Parole and Life after Prison Communication and Language Assessment Conclusions 11 Deaf-Hearing Relationships in Context Chapter Objectives A Look at Attitudes The Influence of Perceptions Meanings of Disability and Deaf Professional Attitudes The Other Side Oppression Healthier Ways of Relating Interpreter Issues Attitudes within Deaf Communities Conclusions 12 From Now to the Future Changes in the Deaf Community American Sign Language Education Issues Mental Health Developments Criminal Justice System Recommendations Developments in Cochlear Implantation, Genetics, Stem Cell Regeneration, and Neurology Advances in Technology Professional Issues Final Words Case Studies Becoming Deaf in Childhood Activities and Questions Hearing Children of Deaf Adults Activities and Questions Deaf Immigrants Black and Deaf: Impact Activities and Questions Activities and Questions Life as a Deaf Blind Person Activities and Questions Health Care and Deaf Patients Activities and Questions A Young Deaf Adult with Mental Illness Activities and Questions A Deaf Suspect Caught in the Criminal Justice System What Went Wrong? Questions Allie’s Bimodal-Bilingual Story Activities and Questions Selana and Her Cochlear Implant Activities and Questions References Index