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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Feb
Pages: 10
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Characteristics of Individuals with Congenital and Acquired Deaf-Blindness
Dalby, Dawn M.; Hirdes, John P.; Stolee, Paul; Strong, J. Graham; Poss, Jeff; Tjam, Erin Y.; Bowman, Lindsay; Ashworth, Melody
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v103 n2 p93-102 Feb 2009
Using a standardized assessment instrument, the authors compared 182 adults with congenital deaf-blindness and those with acquired deaf-blindness. They found that those with congenital deaf-blindness were more likely to have impairments in cognition, activities of daily living, and social interactions and were less likely to use speech for communication. (Contains 6 tables.)
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Comparative Analysis, Adults, Congenital Impairments, Adventitious Impairments, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Speech Communication, Health, Physical Mobility, Orientation, Well Being, Independent Living, Aging (Individuals), Cognitive Ability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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