Availability of Mental Health Services for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Deaf-Blind.
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A survey of state mental health agencies found that a majority have no specific policy or procedure regarding how to provide mental health services to persons who are deaf or who are deaf-blind. Agency representatives report that staff lack knowledge of how to provide mental health services to persons who are deaf-blind and the agencies lack qualified interpreters. They recommend training for social workers and counselors to address best practices in working with people who are deaf-blind concerning communication methods and strategies, physical interaction, cultural issues, everyday life, sensory...
Source: Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation - December 31, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: McDonnall MC, Crudden A, LeJeune BJ, Steverson AC Tags: J Soc Work Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research
Sexuality and Well-Being Among Couples Living with Acquired Deafblindness
AbstractSexuality among couples living with acquired deafblindness (ADB) is an untouched research area, although recent research has reported an association between couples ’ sexual activity and vision and hearing loss, respectively. The aim of the current study was to investigate sexuality among couples living with ADB in Denmark and its association with psychological well-being. Deafblind individuals and their partners (n = 45) were recruited from the national in stitute providing services for the deafblind in Denmark. Partners were asked about sexual activity, reductions in sexual desire and sexual satisfaction over...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - December 26, 2016 Category: Disability Source Type: research
Toward a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development in Deafblind Education.
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Students who are deafblind are a unique population with unique needs for learning, communication, and environmental access. Two roles have been identified as important to their education: teacher of the deafblind and intervener. However, these roles are not officially recognized in most states. Because of this lack of recognition and the low incidence of deafblindness, it is difficult to sustain systems that prepare highly qualified personnel with advanced training and knowledge in educational strategies for children and youth who are deafblind. The authors propose a comprehensive system of person...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Parker AT, Nelson C Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
An Overview of Transition Planning for Students Who Are Deafblind.
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Children who are deafblind are one of the lowest-incidence yet most diverse groups receiving services mandated by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Despite this population's diversity, the development of communication skills is critical for all children who are deafblind, and is the foundation on which good transition planning can be built. The authors describe key research findings and other professional literature on transition planning and services guided by the quality of life principle. The role of the individualized education program and case law in transition plan...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Zatta M, McGinnity B Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Technology Implementation and Curriculum Engagement for Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind.
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The authors discuss the research of education professionals concerned with children and youth with deafblindness, presenting three theoretical frameworks and models useful for integrating technology into learning environments: (a) UDL (universal design for learning; Meyer, Rose, & Gordon, 2014), (b) SETT (student, environment, task, tools; Zabala, 2005), (c) SAMR (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition; Puentedura, 2014). Although the promise of technology in teaching children and youth with deafblindness is undisputed, a review of the extant research shows that little guid...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Hartmann E, Weismer P Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Recognizing the Needs of Families of Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind.
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Research on deafblindness and families is scant. The few available studies, in combination with research in the areas of visual impairment, hearing impairment, and significant support needs, help paint a picture of the services and other assistance required by families, including siblings of a child with deafblindness. In the present article, the authors synthetize the literature related to families of students who are deafblind and the supports needed by these families. The article also addresses the impact of the diagnosis on the family, supports needed by the family, including the contributions...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Correa-Torres SM, Bowen SK Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Social-Emotional Development in Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind.
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Social-emotional development is important to personal adjustment and well-being. Little has been written about social-emotional development in children and youth who are deafblind. The authors discuss factors in typical social-emotional development-attachment, empathy, and friendships-and how they may be challenged in children who are deaf-blind. Also reviewed are factors that place children who are deafblind at risk for delays in social-emotional development. Finally, the possible benefits of inclusion to the social-emotional development of children who are deafblind are examined.
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Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Hartshorne TS, Schmittel MC Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
The State of Research on Communication and Literacy in Deafblindness.
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In a synthesis of the research, the authors present findings from communication and literacy studies conducted with children and youth with deafblindness, ages 0-22 years, and published in peer-reviewed journals, 1990-2015. Findings are organized within the structure of the four aspects of communication: form, function, content, context. The studies implemented child-guided and systematic instructional approaches. Studies on form addressed tangible representations, gestures, pictures, and technologies to increase expressive communication rates, and included research focusing on specific functions....
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Bruce SM, Nelson C, Perez A, Stutzman B, Barnhill BA Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Critical Issues in the Lives of Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind.
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The coeditors of an American Annals of the Deaf special issue on deaf-blindness introduce readers to critical issues surrounding children and youth who are deafblind. These issues-early identification, communication, social-emotional needs, family and multicultural issues, universal design and assistive technology, transition planning, and personnel preparation-are explored further in the articles that follow. By way of introduction, the present article provides definitions of deafblindness and a discussion of the heterogeneous nature of the population. The history of the field of deafblindness is...
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - November 9, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Nelson C, Bruce SM Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Communication and language profiles of children with congenital deafblindness
This study investigates modes of communication and level of language acquisition among 71 children with CDB using the Rowland Communication Matrix and a questionnaire form. Results show heterogeneity in use of communication mode, vocabulary, and level of language development. Communication was distributed across modalities with 23% using tactile language, 32% oral language, and 39% visual sign language. With regard to the level of language acquisition, 41% used pre-verbal communication, 42% verbal communication (tactile, visual, or oral) but with delay, and 18% verbal communication (tactile, visual, or oral) without any de...
Source: British Journal of Visual Impairment - September 28, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Dammeyer, J., Ask Larsen, F. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Mercy killing in neurology: The beginnings of neurology on screen (II)
The history of Neurocinema includes neuroethics, and this theme was first used in 2 films released in the 1940s in both Germany and the United States. Ich Klage An (I Accuse) is about "terminal" multiple sclerosis in a young woman and the decision to determine one's own fate. The protagonist anticipates becoming "deaf, blind, and idiotic" and asks her husband to administer a toxic drug dose, which he does. The film disturbingly suggests that the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is tantamount to a death sentence. Ich Klage An (1941) played during the medical murders era ("Aktion T-4" program) but has few references to Nation...
Source: Neurology - September 18, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wijdicks, E. F. M., Karenberg, A. Tags: History of Neurology, All Oncology, All Pain, Multiple sclerosis, All Ethics in Neurology/Legal issues HISTORICAL NEUROLOGY Source Type: research
Final Priority--Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind Program. Final priority.
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The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services announces a final priority under the Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind Program. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year 2016 and later years. We take this action to provide training and technical assistance to better prepare novice interpreters to become highly qualified, nationally certified sign language interpreters.
PMID: 27529904 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Fed Regist)
Source: Fed Regist - August 11, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Educaion Tags: Fed Regist Source Type: research
Perceptions of Social Networks by Adults Who Are Deafblind.
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Findings are presented from a descriptive qualitative study of 10 adults who were deafblind who were interviewed about their social lives. Additional data were collected from a discussion board and e-mails from the study participants. Three findings emerged from the data: (a) Navigating adaptations was a significant part of socialization. (b) Gaps existed in work, family, and formal support networks.
PMID: 27477042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Annals of the Deaf)
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - August 3, 2016 Category: Audiology Authors: Arndt K, Parker A Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
Final Priority--Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind Program. Final priority.
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Rehabilitative Services announces a final priority under the Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind program. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year 2016 and later years. We take this action to provide training and technical assistance to better prepare novice interpreters to become highly qualified nationally certified sign language interpreters.
PMID: 27459750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Fed Regist)
Source: Fed Regist - July 24, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education Tags: Fed Regist Source Type: research
Programs for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults.
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PMID: 27374742 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Annals of the Deaf)
Source: American Annals of the Deaf - July 6, 2016 Category: Audiology Tags: Am Ann Deaf Source Type: research
