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Books on deafness and American Sign Language
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Psychological Development of Deaf ChildrenPsychological Development of Deaf Children by Marc Marschark
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Good reference for all parents of deaf children, educators, psychologists, and audiologists
Crying Hands: Eugenics and Deaf People in Nazi GermanyCrying Hands: Eugenics and Deaf People in Nazi Germany by Horst Biesold
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Excellent book on the involvement of the Deaf in the Medical Holocaust in Nazi Germany
The History of Special Education: From Isolation to IntegrationThe History of Special Education: From Isolation to Integration by Margret Winzer
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Necessary and easily read reference on special education in the U.S. Much of the information on deaf education.
When the Mind Hears: A History of the DeafWhen the Mind Hears: A History of the Deaf by Harlan Lane
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A classic!
Signs for Me: Basic Sign Vocabulary for Children, Parents & TeachersSigns for Me: Basic Sign Vocabulary for Children, Parents & Teachers by Ben Bahan
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An outstanding addition to any children's library or introduction to American Sign Language for children!
A Phone of Our Own: The Deaf Insurrection Against Ma BellA Phone of Our Own: The Deaf Insurrection Against Ma Bell by Harry G. Lang
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Interesting story of the development of the TTY/TDD for the deaf community.
The Signs of LanguageThe Signs of Language by Edward Klima
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The science behind elucidating Sign language and cognition in the deaf.
Deaf Children in Public Schools: Placement, Context, and Consequences (Gallaudet Sociolinguistics)Deaf Children in Public Schools: Placement, Context, and Consequences (Gallaudet Sociolinguistics) by Claire Ramsey
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What is so "special" about special educaiton and inclusion of deaf children in regular schools? Does it even work and does it help educate deaf students to their full potential?
The American Sign Language Handshape DictionaryThe American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary by Richard A. Tennant
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The best of the sign language dictionaries available. Order is accessible to hearing learning ASL and deaf learning English.
American Sign Language Concise Dictionary: Revised EditionAmerican Sign Language Concise Dictionary: Revised Edition by Martin L. Sternberg
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Good, complete ASL dictionary for hearing who are learning ASL. Very accessible and concise. Used for a lot of ASL classes.
Educational Audiology Across the Lifespan: Serving All Learners With Hearing ImpairmentEducational Audiology Across the Lifespan: Serving All Learners With Hearing Impairment by Kristina M., Ph.D. English
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Should be required reading for audiologists and those in deaf education.
Educating Deaf Students: From Research to PracticeEducating Deaf Students: From Research to Practice by Marc Marschark
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Excellent book and research by three outstanding professors/researchers in the field of deaf education. A definite 'must have' book for new parents of deaf/hard of hearing children, and for teachers.
Teaching from the Heart and Soul: The Robert F. Panara Story (Deaf Lives Series, Vol. 6)Teaching from the Heart and Soul: The Robert F. Panara Story (Deaf Lives Series, Vol. 6) by Harry G. Lang
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A very sweet biography about a great teacher of and for the Deaf. This book was written by his friend, Dr. Harry Lang, with great love and insight. A definite must-read for those who hope to go into teaching of deaf students.