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- Title
Family-Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FCEI-DHH): Cultural & Global Implications.
- Authors
Szarkowski, Amy; Moeller, Mary Pat; Gale, Elaine; Smith, Trudy; Birdsey, Bianca C; Moodie, Sheila T F; Carr, Gwen; Stredler-Brown, Arlene; Yoshinaga-Itano, Christine; Panel, FCEI-DHH International Consensus; Holzinger, Daniel
- Abstract
This article is the third in a series of eight articles that comprise this special issue on family-centered early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families (FCEI-DHH). It highlights the origins of FCEI-DHH in Western contexts and well-resourced locations and emphasizes the role of culture(s) in shaping FCEI-DHH. This article also cautions against the direct application of the 10 FCEI-DHH Principles presented in this issue across the globe without consideration of cultural implications. Cultural perceptions of decision-making processes and persons who can be decision-makers in FCEI-DHH are explored. Deaf culture(s) and the benefits of exposure to DHH adults with diverse backgrounds are introduced. Structural inequities that impact families' access to FCEI-DHH programs/services and systems, within and among nations and regions, are noted. The need to consider the cultural influences on families is emphasized; this applies to all levels of FCEI, including the development of systems through implementation of supports.
- Subjects
CULTURE; DIVERSITY &; inclusion policies; HEALTH services accessibility; LINGUISTICS; WORLD health; FAMILY-centered care; HUMAN services programs; HEARING disorders; DECISION making; HEALTH equity; EARLY medical intervention
- Publication
Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education, 2024, Vol 29, pSI27
- ISSN
1081-4159
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/deafed/enad036