Fifty years of Research on the Intelligence of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children: A Review of Literature and Discussion of Implications

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Deaf-Blindness and Autistic Spectrum Disorder

One factor that stands out regarding individuals who are deaf-blind and autistic is the dearth of literature and research about the condition. In addition to discussing the possible reasons for this, the paper covers the diagnosis of autism in those who are deaf-blind, some of the etiologies of the syndrome of autism and deaf-blindness, and some data on the current prevalence of the condition

Perspectives on Deafness and Mental Health

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A Work-Study Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

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The Seventies: Counseling, Psychological, and Rehabilitation Services

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Brain Damage in Deaf Vocational Rehabilitation Clients

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Epilepsy and Deafness: The Issue of Violence

The leading etiologies of deafness and of epilepsy are similar resulting in significantly more epilepsy in the deaf population. This study of 50 deaf epileptics reveals more males than females, a high rate of multiple disabilities, and a lower mean I.Q. The major finding was that 36 percent of the sample had serious problems with violent behavior

Violation of Constitutional Rights: The Language Impaired Person and the Miranda Warnings

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The Crises Faced by Vocational Rehabilitation: Two Radical Solutions

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An Overview of the Legal Rights of Culturally Deaf Criminal Suspects

The majority of culturally deaf individuals who become suspects in a criminal investigation are persons who have limited understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Despite legal safeguards such as the Miranda Warnings and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mirandizing these individuals continues to present unique challenges to law enforcement due to the diverse educational and communication abilities of the deaf population. This discussion will focus on legally established civil rights of signing deaf suspects in relation to the administration of the Miranda Warnings and other legal proceedings