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Letting the Deaf Be Deaf : Reconsidering the Use of Cochlear Implants in Prelingually Deaf Children


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TitleLetting the Deaf Be Deaf : Reconsidering the Use of Cochlear Implants in Prelingually Deaf Children
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsCrouch, Robert A.
JournalHastings Center Report
Volume27
Issue4
Pagination14
Type of ArticleArticle
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number00930334
Accession Number9710222016
KeywordsCOCHLEAR , DEAF , United
Abstract

Argues against the use of cochlear implants in perlingually deaf children. Theoretical possibility of enabling perlingual deaf children to hear through cochlear implants; Conditions for the facilitation of the entrance of the previously deaf child into the hearing community; Need for medical professionals and parents to be aware of the consequences of cochlear implants in perlingually deaf children.

Notes

Crouch, Robert A.; Source Info: Jul/Aug97, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p14; Subject Term: COCHLEAR implants; Subject Term: DEAF children; Subject Term: UNITED States; Number of Pages: 8p; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 6891

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