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De Raeve, Leo; Lichtert, Guido – Volta Review, 2012
The purpose of this study is to show the changing trends within the population of children who are deaf and hard of hearing in Belgium over the last 12 years. The combination of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening programs, early intervention, and cochlear implants have tremendously influenced the education and support of children who are deaf or…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Vocational Education, Sign Language, Foreign Countries
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Puryear, Michele; Weissman, Gloria; Watson, Michael; Mann, Marie; Strickland, Bonnie; van Dyck, Peter C. – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2006
Newborn screening and genetic technologies are expanding and changing rapidly, increasing the demand for genetic specialty services. Because of the scarcity and geographic maldistribution of genetic specialty services, access to these services is a critical issue. This article discusses some of the efforts initiated by the Maternal and Child…
Descriptors: Child Health, Genetics, Neonates, Infant Care
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Fomous, Cathy; Miller, Naomi – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2006
Expanded newborn screening programs and subsequent detection of rare genetic disorders challenge parents and their medical providers to learn about the treatment and management of these disorders. Many people seek medical information on the Internet but may encounter requests for registration or fees, or find that resources are out of date,…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Genetics, Government Libraries, Library Role