Rehabilitation Counseling With Deaf Clients

Abstract

Hearing impairment is one of the most prevalent disabling conditions in the United States. This article examines the functional limitations imposed by early profound deafness—the most severe form of hearing impairment. The psycho-social, educational and vocational implications of early profound deafness are presented with recommendations for rehabilitaiton practice.

School and Rehabilitation Counselor Preparation: Meeting the Needs of Individuals With Disabilities

“…In the last 10 years there has been renewed focus on individuals with developmental disabilities, including individuals with moderate and severe mental retardation (Johnson & Atkins, 1987;Szymanski & Danek, 1985;Wehman, Kregel, & Seyfarth, 1985). Other types of disabilities that have received increased attention include learning disabilities (Hershenson, 1984;Miller, Mulkey, & Kopp, 1984), head injuries (Leland, Lewis, Hinman, & Carrillo, 1988;Mc-Mahon, Shaw, & Mahaffey, 1988), chronic mental illness (Cykana, 1987;Fishbein, 1988;Rogers, Anthony, & Jansen, 1988), sensory impairments (Danek, 1983;Vander Kolk, 1983), and life-threatening conditions, such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (Ward-Wimmer, 1988).…”