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- Title
Deaf role-models for Deaf children in hearing families: a scoping review.
- Authors
Joy, Angela; Ledger, Susan; Duncan, Jill
- Abstract
The use of Deaf role-models (DRMs) with Deaf children born into hearing families is a practice aimed at improving outcomes for Deaf children, yet there is little peer-reviewed research available to influence future direction of such. This scoping review directs attention to available research on DRMs as a socio-linguistic and cultural viewpoint for balancing a predominantly audiological approach for early intervention for Deaf children. Systematic database searches initially yielded 132 records, of which seven articles were included in this scoping review. Findings are presented as five themes: 'Deaf Gain' and associated cultural capital, effective communication, developmental influences, family (or caregiver) attitudes to Deafness, and administration of DRM programs. Few formalized DRM programs were identified within the literature. The review concludes with recommendations for further exploration of the DRM experiences of Deaf people and their families within Australia.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; SOCIAL capital; DEAFNESS in children; HEALTH attitudes; HUMAN services programs; EARLY intervention (Education); FAMILY attitudes; SYSTEMATIC reviews; ROLE models; CHILD development; COMMUNICATION; HEARING impaired; CHILDREN
- Publication
Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education, 2025, Vol 30, Issue 1, p17
- ISSN
1081-4159
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1093/jdsade/enae028