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Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health

Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health

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Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health explores the impact of language deprivation on deaf individuals' development, communication, cognitive abilities, behavior, and mental health. It discusses challenges in psychotherapy, interpreting, communication, and forensic assessment, as well as language and communication development with language-deprived persons. The book concludes with effective advocacy strategies to prevent language deprivation, highlighting the importance of cultural and disability perspectives in this clinical specialty.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health delves into the profound consequences of language deprivation experienced by certain deaf individuals who fail to receive comprehensive language exposure during their childhood. Renowned experts in Deaf mental health care come together to examine the far-reaching effects of language deprivation on a person's development, communication, cognitive abilities, behavior, and overall mental well-being. The book begins with a groundbreaking exploration of language deprivation syndrome, shedding light on the complexities and challenges associated with psychotherapy, interpreting, communication, and forensic assessment for individuals who face language barriers. It also delves into the critical aspects of language and communication development among language-deprived individuals, considering whether cochlear implantation should hinder their access to rich sign language exposure.

Concluding the book, the authors engage in a thoughtful discussion of the most effective advocacy strategies to prevent language deprivation. These issues, which encompass cultural and disability perspectives, are at the forefront of the emerging clinical specialty of Deaf mental health. By examining these critical topics, Language Deprivation and Deaf Mental Health provides valuable insights into the lives of deaf individuals and underscores the importance of ensuring comprehensive language exposure and support for their mental health and well-being.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138735392

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