Our Baby Is Deaf...Five Families' Stories (Family Version)
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Features hearing parents who share their stories after finding out that their newborn baby is deaf. Five couples provide information and advice to help other families cope. They answer questions such as: How and when were you told of your baby's deafness? How did you feel? What happened between you and your spouse? What was the reaction of other family members? What thoughts did you have concerning communicating with your deaf child? How has deafness changed you as a person? NOTE: Only lists places in Massachusetts to call for information on deafness.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hours 17 minutes 43 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life, Home and Family
- Subtopic: Deaf - General, Parenting
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2001
- Producer/Distributor: Victor Silvestri
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This is very informative for both hearing and deaf family members.
This is excellent