hearing impaired children

"Many people are born with or develop hearing problems, which leads them to wear hearing aids. Readers learn about how these devices help those with hearing problems through accessible text and fact boxes that focus on science, technology, and guidance"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple text tell a story about a boy named Jacob who profound hearing loss and how sign language, speech therapy, and a hearing aid have helped in school.

Teaches parents how to deal with their emotions on learning that their child is deaf or hard of hearing, and offers guidance on communication in the family and effective behavior management.

Provides medical, audiological and educational information that will assist in identifying the educational approach best suited to the hard-of-hearing or deaf child.

Laurie's inability to hear well makes her feel different from the other children, until she visit the doctor and is given hearing aids.