Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope After Late-Identified Hearing Loss
Guided by intimate interviews with sixteen families across the United States. parent advocate and award-winning author Valerie James Abbott has woven together a one-of-a-kind collection of true stories that illustrates what happens when hearing loss is identified later, outside of newborn hearing screening. When risk factors are overlooked, parent concerns are dismissed, and pediatric audiology services are difficult to access, families face an avalanche of emotions, and young children miss important developmental milestones. This collection offers validation, compassion, and hope for parents navigating this difficult journey. Students and stakeholders will find valuable case studies for group discussions and the development of more effective early childhood hearing screening programs.
- Book type
- Anthology
- Age group
- Main character
- ★ Deaf/HoH/DeafBlind main character
- Published
- 2026
- Representation
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