Ex Demo - Auslan Dictionaries and reference books

this publication resulted from national consultation with both the deaf community and their hearing teachers; resulting in an additional 560 signs.

At the time it was thought that adding ‘Signed English’ signs to assist English literacy was advantageous and desirable. Many of these signs have since been adopted by the deaf community and others have disappeared from use.

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This collection includes 4 books all by Makation Australia

I was given an original autographed copy, so I am selling the reference copy we had. This is a fascinating Australian historical narrative covering the Australian views on deafness in the 19th century and the influence of the catholic church in establishing schools in Victoria and NSW 

By King, Coles, Lutman & Robinson       ISBN: 978-1-870-33204-0

Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, a developmental psychologist and the mother of two young children, demonstrates the way in which a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language.

Taking an in-depth look at four of the channels of non-verbal communication - hand gesture, facial expression, eye gaze and touch - this accessible text follows the development of young children from birth to late primary school age. Using jargon-free language Children's Unspoken Language is invaluable reading for parents and professionals alike.

By the Deafness Foundation (Australia)

This book record the history of the foundation from 1974 to 2006. It i an account of the monumental changes that have taken place in the lives of Deaf people since the 1930's

Tells the inspirational story of Alice Betteridge, Australian Deaf Blind girl after who the Alice Betteridge school was named

This edition of the popular text/workbook uses straightforward language to explain the anatomical basis for speech and hearing. Fully reorganized, revised, and updated, this edition contains new information on: swallowing, vestibular mechanisms, midbrain enhancements, and more including physiologic phonetics included in the appendix

In the modern world, success depends upon literacy, a fact especially true for deaf children who, if they read and write well, can take full advantage of e-mail, the Internet, and other communication innovations. Literacy and Your Deaf Child: What Every Parent Should Know provides parents with the means to ensure that their deaf or hard of hearing child becomes a proficient reader and writer. In nine chapters, parents will learn about the relationship of language to reading and writing, including the associated terminology, the challenges that deaf children face, and the role of schools. They'll also learn activities that they can engage in at home that will strengthen their children's reading and writing capabilities.

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Kids who are deaf or hard of hearing might not be able hear what's going on around them, but their eyes give them a lot of information about the world. Some people who are deaf or hard of hearing might wear hearing aids or have surgery to help their ears hear better, while others rely even more on their eyes for help. People who can't hear can understand a lot by watching people's actions and looking at the expressions on their faces. They might also be able to lip-read or they might use sign language to communicate. Being deaf or hard of hearing doesn't mean life is any less exciting and interesting!

by Dorothy O'Brien

Nine Australian families share their experiences about how they came to make the decision whether to have their child implanted or not. This book highlights not only the children who have been successfully implanted, but also one story where the implant was unsuccessful and others where the parents decided against surgery.

We used to ell this book, and actually I think every parent with a child considering a cochlear implant should read it

by Goodman and Nusbaum

This comprehensive collection of current research in the development of speech perception and perceptual learning documents the striking changes that take place both in early childhood and throughout life and speculates about the mechanisms responsible for those changes. The findings reported from this rich and active field address the role of growing linguistic knowledge and experience and demonstrate that speech perception develops in a bidirectional interplay with several levels of linguistic structure and cognitive processes.

by Douglas Baynton

by Professor Graeme Clarke

In those early weeks post op, he had been aware of sound but not of speech. We were sitting in the sofa having a lesson, practising a'''' when suddenly it came out loud and clear. Then, hardly daring, I said ''''i''''. He followed very softly. I went on: ''''e'''', ''''o'''', u'''', and each time Teddy followed. I felt awed, so filled with emotion I couldn't speak. Teddy was shining, as if a light had been switched on. Then, very slowly, he leaned over and kissed me very gently on the mouth. That kiss belongs to you.' A letter from a grateful grandmother after Graeme Clark restored her grandson's hearing. Sounds From Silence is the very personal story of how Professor Graeme Clark developed the Bionic Ear, how he conceived and directed research and how Cochlear took it up to give so many people, both young and old, the chance to hear. It movingly tells of how the profoundly deaf and their families cope with the silence of deafness, and of their joy in being given the gift of hearing. However, Graeme Clark also reveals the often seemingly insurmountable barriers put in his way: the mistrust of sections of the deaf community, the scepticism of many of his professional colleagues and the constant frustration in trying to find funding for his research. This is a powerful and moving story of one man's professional and personal journey to give sounds from silence.

Describes the nature and causes of deafness, advises parents how to communicate with deaf children, and discusses special education programs, sign languages, and technical aids

This book has retained its popularity through two editions since 1988 and this third edition should not disappoint readers who need to refresh their practical skills in paediatric audiology. The first two editions were intended as practical guides and this revised and expanded text maintains this theme. The appearance of this new volume is very timely bearing in mind recent scientific advances in the field and the contents should appeal to both experienced practitioners and to students. Contributions are presented from a wide range of scientific and medical personnel working in paediatric audiology all with their particular views and specialisations.

Since 1987 the preeminent guide to communications options, Choices in Deafness is now extensively revised and updated to provide comprehensive information to parents of children with deafness and hearing impairment. The book presents unbiased portraits of 5 communication options: Auditory-Verbal, ASL-English Bilingual, Cued Speech, Auditory-Oral and Total Communication. The authors cover such topics as assessment, diagnosis, medical and audiological treatments, the latest types of cochlear implants, educational methods, and technological devices. New Chapters on the following subjects make this guide more complete than ever: Universal Newborn Screening; Auditory Neuropathy; Genetic Causes of Deafness; Emotional Outlooks; Educational Programs; Technology; College; Understanding What Hearing Impairments Sound Like. The combination of professional expertise and first-hand accounts from families makes this an essential guide for parents who are navigating the world of communication options.

What every Parent should know, revise update

The essential, up-to-date guide for helping children with language and listening problems

Does your child have trouble getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? In this revised new edition of Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems, speech-language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi-who has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than thirty years-answers your questions to help you determine what's best for your child.

The authors' personal experience with profound hearing loss and her roles as wife, mother, social worker and counsellor, suggest that the complexities involved might be fruitfully explored by using an intensive and repetitive interviewing technique.

This book explores and analyses 150 in-depth interviews with hearing impaired people, including eleven couples in committed relationships where one partner is hearing and the other is hearing impaired.

This ground-breaking book is aimed at professionals who would like to work more effectively with deaf and hearing impaired people. Although not a 'How to Cope' book, it will also interest hearing impaired people themselves because of the enormous number of insights offered.