Descriptor
| Deafness | 3 |
| Decision Making | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Manual Communication | 3 |
| American Sign Language | 2 |
| Communication Skills | 2 |
| Total Communication | 2 |
| Communication (Thought… | 1 |
| Communication Problems | 1 |
| Cued Speech | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| ACEHI Journal | 1 |
Publication Type
| ERIC Digests in Full Text | 1 |
| ERIC Publications | 1 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Parents | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textHawkins, Larry; Brawner, Judy – 1997
This digest uses a question-and-answer format to address issues that parents should consider when thinking about the total communication (TC) approach for a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Total communication is explained as the use of any/all modes of communication (manual, oral, auditory, and written) depending on the needs of the child.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deafness, Decision Making
Ritter-Brinton, Kathryn; Carrier, Candace – ACEHI Journal, 1992
This survey of seven hearing families with deaf children examined parent understanding of Signed English and American Sign Language, reasons for choosing Signed English, experiences with professionals and with other deaf adults, challenges of developing fluency in Signed English, and parental evaluation of the results of their use of Signed…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Problems, Communication Skills, Deafness
1998
This booklet provides information to families with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing to assist them with communication, socialization, and education choices. It provides: (1) a description of each of the various modes of communication available for use with and among children with are deaf or hard of hearing, including American Sign…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Cued Speech, Deafness, Decision Making
