Information for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

[Article: Introduction | Discussion ]

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“…parents should feel reassured that most of what they need to ‘know and do’ is there within normal parenting skills and that it is possible for other new skills to be learnt and absorbed into the parenting role.” (Knight and Swanwick, 1999, p.42)

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Parents of Deaf children have many challenges to face, and as a result have unique support needs. Their children do not (automatically) have intellectual disabilities, and yet lack of access to socialisation and education can result in developmental delays that mimic intellectual disabilities.

Contents

1 Parenting a deaf child - similarities

2 Parenting a deaf child - differences

2.1 Making adjustments for a deaf child
2.2 Advocating for a deaf child

3 Resources for support

[Edit]1 Parenting a deaf child - similarities

[Edit]2 Parenting a deaf child - differences

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"Fighting for rights, taking control, and tolerating uncertainty were not just about parenting a deaf child, but also about parenting a deaf child in a system that was not always responsive to the needs of deaf children."(reference)

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