Psychologic impact of deafness on the child and adolescent.
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of the psychologic impact (stimuli and events that influence cognitive, social, and emotional development) of deafness on children and adolescents. In addition, methods for connecting with families to provide information, support, and resources to enhance deaf children's development are described.
Mason
Asiah
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National Mission Initiatives, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC 20002, USA. asiah.mason@gallaudet.edu
Mason
Matthew
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D000293:Adolescent; D001524:Behavioral Medicine; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003638:Deafness / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007858:Learning; D010372:Pediatrics; D010553:Personality Development; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012933:Social Identification; D013315:Stress, Psychological