The World of Deaf Infants: A Longitudinal Study (Perspectives on Deafness)

Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans's research with deaf children and their families spans almost 40 years. A sociologist by training, her early work helped to spark the shift from "oral-only" deaf education to the acceptance of sign language. She is the author of numerous books and articles about deafness and child development Patricia Elizabeth Spencer is Professor of Social Work at Gallaudet University Lynne Sanford Koester's research with deaf infants followed extensive training with Prof. Hanus Papousek in Germany, where she assisted in developing microanalytic coding systems for studies of intuitive parenting behaviorsPatricia Elizabeth Spencer is the author of 'The World of Deaf Infants: A Longitudinal Study (Perspectives on Deafness)', published 2004 under ISBN 9780195147902 and ISBN 0195147901.