Deafened People: Adjustment and Support by Kathryn Woodcock (English) Paperback

Deafened People by Kathryn Woodcock, Miguel Aguayo Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description It is estimated that there are currently 1.9 million deafened adults living in North America-people who could once hear but have become. An invaluable guide to self-help techniques of proven value to deafened people. Publisher Description It is estimated that there are currently 1.9 million deafened people living in North America – individuals who could once hear naturally or with amplification but have become deaf and are now unable to rely on hearing to comprehend spoken information. Despite this vast number, until now there have been few books that specifically address the process of adjustment to, and acceptance of, deafness as an adult. Kathryn Woodcock and Miguel Aguayo have addressed that situation with their unique look at deafness in Deafened People: Adjustment and Support.The authors demonstrate that deafness is not merely a medical condition; it is a social disability that affects the individual, the family, the social circle, and the work group. By describing the psychosocial experience of acquired deafness as a process of adjustment, Woodcock and Aguayo demonstrate that acceptance of deafness is a process involving practical, social, and emotional implications. To assist in that process, the authors have provided a guide to self-help techniques of proven value to deafened people.Drawing on their own experiences as deaf professionals, Woodcock and Aguayo explore such questions as how deafness occurs, how relationships (professional and personal) can be affected by progressive deafness, and how and where to find peer support. Section 1 describes the process of adjustment, while section 2 offers a practical guide to a successful method of establishing a self-help support network, with reference to such organizations as the Association of Late-Deafened Adults. Written in a lively, engaging style, the book combines medical background, professional advice, information on resources, and personal examples. Deafened People: Adjustment and Support will be invaluable for medical professionals and lay readers alike. Author Biography Miguel Aguayo is a registered social worker specializing in deafness – particularly acquired deafness – and other disabilities, and is currently a coordinator for the Ontario March of Dimes. Kathryn Woodcock, PhD, is Manager, Performance Benchmarks & Analysis, at the Workplace Safety & an Associate Professor in the School of Occupational and Public Health at Ryerson Polytechnic University. Details ISBN 0802083730 ISBN-13 9780802083739 Title Deafened People Author Kathryn Woodcock, Miguel Aguayo Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 224 Publisher University of Toronto Press GE_Item_ID:161815081; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request “Return Authorisation” before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer’s risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys