Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
73
Year Approved
2025
First Advisor
Larson, Susan
Second Reader
Charles Strand
Abstract
Deafness is described as the complete loss of hearing, and the different degrees of hearing loss include mild, moderate, or severe or profound. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in eight people ages 12 or older have hearing loss in both ears. More than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. Hearing loss can affect numerous areas of development that impact different areas of life such as academic, social, and emotional skills. This paper discusses how hearing loss affects deaf and hard of hearing people and includes strategies that can be implemented to help with academic, social, and emotional support for students.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Magnuson, M. (2025). The Impact of Hearing Loss on D/deaf and Hard of Hearing People: Strategies for Academic, Social, and Emotional Support for Students [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1180
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