Pediatric audiologist Lisa Park, AuD, formerly an audiologist Clarke, was recently named the first division chief of the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.
40% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing have other challenges or disabilities co-occurring with their hearing loss. These individuals are often described as being “deaf plus.”
While inclusive stories are useful for all children, they’re especially beneficial for children with hearing loss who are being educated in mainstream classrooms.