Children with hearing impairment have a complex range of needs, those with significant hearing impairment should receive some degree of support from a specialist practionner. In the UK there are mandatory qualifications for Teachers of the Deaf.
Specialist support will be in the form of full-time teachers in specialist schools or a peripetitic teacher in mainstream or other non-specialist special schools. BATOD provide a concise summary of the role of peripetitic Teachers of the Deaf.
The NDCS maintain an excellent website on all aspects of childhood deafness. The site is much more extensive, but the following pages may of particular use in gaining an overview of issues.
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- The British Association of Teachers of the Deaf
The BATOD website provides a large collection of articles and resources for teachers of deaf students.
- Deaf Resource Library
A virtual library of materials related to hearing impairment. (Japan and US focus)
- Deafness @ birth
Deafness @ birth is a training and information resource for professionals who work with deaf babies and their families.
- NDCS
The NDCS is a UK charity soley dedicated to supporting deaf children. They maintain a large and informative website which includes many free downloadable publications.
- Hearing Concern
Hearing Concern is a campaigning and advocacy organisation for deaf people in the UK
- American Society for Deaf Children
A US Charity focussing on the needs of deaf children. Includes general resources in addition to information specific to US.
- RNID
The Royal National Institute for the Deaf's website provides a wealth of information on hearing impairment. Information for Teachers may be of particular interest.
- Royal Association for Deaf people
RAD is a support and campaigning organisation for deaf people whose first language is sign.
- Deaf Club Search Engine
Deaf Club is a specialist search engine and portal to deaf related sites and information.
- Deaf Sign
Deaf Sign host a large and interactive website which promotes BSL and deaf awareness.
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