Impact of Genetic Hearing Impairment
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This book addresses the impact of genetic deafness/hearing impairment on people's lives and those around them. It includes the perspectives of those who are deaf or hard of hearing as well as those working in the field. Professional topics include genetic counselling, social science, psychology, social work and - within medicine - audiological and ENT medical and audiological paediatrics. These practitioners are both hearing and hearing impaired. is discussed highlighting the specific effect of genetic factors. In particular there are chapters on deafblindness and otosclerosis and NF2 (a potentially lethal condition). The WHO definitions and ICF are used as a framework for considering the effect on people's lives of impairment and their participation in society. This provides a bridge between the medical and social models of disability.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1861564376
ISBN13:9781861564375
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Wiley
Length:264 Pages
Weight:0.79 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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