Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope After Late Identified Hearing Loss
By Valerie James Abbott
If your child has been identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing later than expected, this is a must-read.
Late to the Party is a collection of real-life stories from a diverse group of families. I was struck by how many common threads ran through their experiences. Many of the emotions, challenges, and questions these parents faced will feel familiar to other families navigating a late identification.
The book also highlights an important reality: many medical professionals still don’t fully understand the urgency of providing children with early access to language. Language is the foundation for cognitive development, and children have a relatively short window during which that foundation can be built most effectively.
This book is filled with honest, valuable lessons, moments of frustration, and, most importantly, hope.
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The Deaf Mainstreamed Peacock
By Chelsea Lydell
The Deaf Mainstreamed Peacock is a wonderful book for children who may be the only Deaf or Hard of Hearing student in their school. While the goal is always meaningful inclusion, many DHH children still experience feelings of isolation.
Through a relatable story, the book highlights simple yet powerful ways children can feel more included while taking pride in and embracing their Deaf identity. Written by a Deaf author with lived experience, the story offers an authentic perspective that many children and families will appreciate.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with an empowering message, this book reminds young readers that being Deaf is just one part of who they are and that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
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