Parent-Infant Program for the Hearing Impaired: A Resource Guide.

Intended as a guide for the design and implementation of parent-infant programs for the hearing impaired, the volume provides suggestions and sample materials from the program in Prince George's County, Maryland. Included in the guidelines for assessment of local need and identification of hearing impaired infants in the community are sample letters, news releases, and questionnaires. Important considerations for physical facilities are listed, and a facility analysis and a suggested floor plan are provided. Suggestions for the selection of personnel and in-service training are given. The sections on information gathering and diagnostic processing include sample letters, forms, and data recording sheets. Suggestions for audiological management provide information on counseling and hearing aid maintenance with sample forms and worksheets. Lists from which to select appropriate children's books, toys, and other learning materials are provided. Suggested activities for parent-child sessions include an outline for home demonstration, home activity assigments for parents (with sample activity sheets), and worksheets for parents and counselors. Sample formats are provided for discussion sessions and workshops for parents including evaluation forms for parents and staff personnel. A bibliography of approximately 70 selected readings is appended. (IM)