Mothers' views on the school-starting process for deaf children.

ABSTRACT: Early diagnosis, hearing aid implementation, education, and active family participation play an important role in hearing loss. Cochlear implantation, hearing support technologies, and auditory rehabilitation are essential components of early intervention. Difficulties experienced by families of children with hearing loss from birth may negatively affect the children's development. This study aims to examine the early childhood school-preparation journeys of children with hearing loss through their mothers' voices. Using a qualitative research method, this study was conducted with 20 mothers of children with hearing loss. Demographic information forms and interview questionnaires were used as data collection tools. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with the mothers. Th

SUBMITTER: Isıkdogan Ugurlu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823789 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature