Education Options for Deaf Children

Explains for parents in the United States what education options for deaf children are available. Has some relevance for other countries too.

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Education Options for Children That are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

This article summarizes education options for Deaf children. It compares different kinds of schools. The article is written for parents in the United States. It was published in April 2012 so content may be out of date.

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Best for: Parent, Professional
Topics: Deaf Education, Early Childhood Education, Raising Deaf Children, Teaching Deaf Students
Countries: United States of America

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