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Parenting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Resources for families of deaf and hard of hearing children, including adoption, parenting, deaf kids, and summer camps.

Review of Deaf Daughter, Hearing Father

Guide review of book Deaf Daughter, Hearing Father by Richard Medugno

Parenting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children - How Parents React to Le…

Parents share their reactions at learning that their child has a hearing loss.

How to Help Frustrated Deaf Children

Deaf and hard-of-hearing children who can not understand family members or communicate with them can become very frustrated and act out.

Growing Up a Child of Deaf Parents

What is it like to grow up as the hearing child of deaf parents? Here is one adult's experience.

Parenting - Social Immaturity in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children

One of the challenges of parenting a deaf or hard of hearing child is dealing with social immaturity.

Kids of Deaf Adults

Feature article putting the focus on Kids of Deaf Adults.

Deaf Parents with Hearing Children

Article on internet resources for deaf parents of hearing children.

Parenting Hard of Hearing Children

Feature article on parenting hard of hearing children.

Summer Camps

Need a summer camp program for your deaf or hard of hearing child/teen?

Guide to Deafness for Hearing Kids

Answers to kids' questions about deafness and hearing loss.

Spanish-Language Deafness Resources

Information resources on deafness and hearing loss in Spanish.

How to Get a Deaf/HOH Child to Wear Hearing Aids

Parents often have frustrations getting deaf and hard of hearing young children to wear their hearing aids. Ideas and suggestions.

Mentoring Program for Deaf Children

Guest article on a deaf mentor program for deaf and hard of hearing children.

American Society for Deaf Children

A parents' organization in the United States for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children.

Just for Kids

What is out there for deaf and hard of hearing (and hearing kids in deaf families) kids?

Daycare for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Solutions to the problem of finding appropriate daycare for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Recipe for a Happy, Successful Deaf Child

Suggested "ingredients" for "producing" a happy, successful deaf/hoh child.
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