Supporting pupils with hearing difficulties requires an understanding of the issues concerned and how children are affected by them.

This practical and accessible book will help you to:

• understand the causes and implications of the full range of hearing difficulties
• identify children with a hearing loss and liaise effectively with other professionals
• explore ideas and strategies to support children with hearing difficulties in the school environment
• become familiar with the amplification options available
• gain an insight into alternative communication options, including signing
• enable children with a hearing loss to succeed at your school.

Contains photocopiable resources and ideas and materials for in-service training.

Paperback. Contains 64 A4 pages.

About the author

Wendy Brown has over twenty-five years' experience of working with deaf children in a variety of educational settings. She was head of Walsall advisory service for children with hearing difficulties. She is now studying audiological science.

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