The silent garden : a parent's guide to raising a deaf child

The silent garden A parent's guide to raising a deaf child

Paul W. Ogden

Book - 2016

"For over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children's potential. This completely revised third edition is a must-have resource that will help parents navigate the complex and unique challenges they face. Accessible, practical, and, above all, open-minded, The Silent Garden educates parents quickly and thoroughly about the many conflicting points of view on what is best for their deaf children. Authors Paul W. Ogden and David H. Smith, who are both deaf, present examples and research that guide parents through often unfamiliar territory. From coping mechanisms for parents to advice on creating healthy home environments, the authors co...ver a range of topics that impact day-to-day actions and decision-making. The topic of communication is discussed extensively as communication access and language development are crucial not only for intellectual growth, but also for positive family and social relationships. The authors look at American Sign Language, English, and various other modes of communication available to deaf children. Different educational options are presented, and technology--including the debate about cochlear implants--is reviewed. Deaf children with special needs are considered here as well. Each topic is accompanied by real-life stories that offer further insight. Always encouraging, The Silent Garden empowers parents to be the best advocates for their deaf children. Throughout, the authors emphasize that each choice is highly personal, and they stress that all deaf children have the potential to lead rich, productive, and exciting lives"--

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Subjects
Deaf children > Family relationships.
Deaf children > Education.
Published
Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press 2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Paul W. Ogden (author)
Edition
Third edition
Item Description
Revised edition of The silent garden, 1996.
Physical Description
xx, 354 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781563686764
  • Foreword
  • Preface to the Third Edition
  • Acknowledgments
  • Part 1. First Things First
  • 1. Introductions
  • 2. Lifeboating. Caring for Yourself
  • Part 2. The Family Garden
  • 3. A Healthy Family Environment
  • 4. Some Gardening Tips
  • 5. Your Deaf Child's Siblings
  • Part 3. Communicating
  • 6. So Much More than Words
  • 7. Communication Options: An Overview
  • 8. Opportunities in Spoken Language
  • 9. Opportunities in Visual Language
  • 10. Reading the World
  • Part 4. Outside the Garden
  • 11. The School Environment
  • 12. Choosing a School
  • 13. Moving toward Independence
  • 14. Cochlear Implants
  • 15. Boot Camp for Parents of Deaf Children with Special Needs
  • Epilogue: Final Thoughts
  • Appendix: Resources for Parents
  • Bibliography
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

In this third edition of this esteemed text, coauthors Ogden (dept. of communicative sciences & disorders, California State Univ., Fresno) and Smith (director, Ctr. on Deafness, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville) deliver a foundational approach to raising deaf and hard-of-hearing children, emphasizing that "being deaf is not about hearing but about communication." Starting with a description of diagnosis, they cover the entire span of childhood and young adulthood of individuals affected by hearing loss, guiding parents in finding the right professionals, how and when to begin communicating, which communication languages are available (and their very important differences), available schools (or considerations for mainstreaming), and transitioning to independent life. The advice includes both specific instructions (tap and signal with babies) and developmental overviews (why discussing deafness and "differentness" is important to convey around age four). Especially informative is the thorough coverage of visual languages, such as ASL, and their current controversies and implications. This timely update includes the growing research into surgical procedures, such as cochlear implants, and the many technologies available that support independence. VERDICT A -required acquisition for all -libraries. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

In this third edition of this esteemed text, coauthors Ogden (department of communicative disorders and deaf studies, California State University, Fresno) and Smith (director, Center on Deafness, University of Tennessee, Knoxville) deliver a foundational approach to raising deaf and hard-of-hearing children, emphasizing that "being deaf is not about hearing but about communication." Starting with a description of diagnosis, they cover the entire span of childhood and young adulthood of individuals affected by hearing loss, guiding parents in finding the right professionals, how and when to begin communicating, which communication languages are available (and their very important differences), available schools (or considerations for mainstreaming), and transitioning to independent life. The advice includes both specific instructions (tap and signal with babies) and developmental overviews (why discussing deafness and "differentness" is important to convey around age four). Especially informative is the thorough coverage of visual languages, such as ASL, and their current controversies and implications. This timely update includes the growing research into surgical procedures, such as cochlear implants, and the many technologies available that support independence. VERDICT A -required acquisition for all -libraries.-Julianne Smith, Ypsilanti District Library, MI © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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