Bibliograph

The silent garden, raising your deaf child, Paul W. Ogden

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Label

The silent garden, raising your deaf child, Paul W. Ogden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The silent garden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

35223078

Responsibility statement

Paul W. Ogden

Sub title

raising your deaf child

Summary

Offers parents of the deaf advice for communicating with their children, selecting schools, considering professional help, and evaluating technological options

Table Of Contents

PART ONE: FIRST THINGS FIRST -- Introductions -- Lifeboating: caring for yourself -- PART TWO: THE FAMILY GARDEN -- A healthy family environment -- Some gardening tips -- Your deaf child's siblings -- PART THREE: COMMUNICATING -- So much more than words -- Modes of communication: an overview -- Choices in oralism -- Choices in manualism -- Reading the world -- PART FOUR: OUTSIDE THE GARDEN -- The school environment -- Choosing a school -- Moving toward independence -- PART FIVE: SPECIAL CONCERNS -- Cochlear implants -- Boot camp for parents of deaf children with special needs -- Epilogue: Final thoughts

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