Karen Kritzer
Karen Kritzer
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator – Deaf Ed. Teacher Prep., Kent State University
Lessons Learned
- Trust your “gut.” If it tells you that there is an issue, there probably is one. This does not mean reporting based on a gut feeling, but it does mean to be hyper-aware and observant.
- The way that D/deaf kids (or kids with other language delays or issues) report abuse or maltreatment is not going to be the same as the way that hearing kids (or kids without language issues) report the same events. Be alert to what kids don’t say (as well as what they do) and be prepared to make inferences, and ask questions to explore further without making leaps.
- The “problem” is not over when/if the child is removed from the home. Trauma lasts a lifetime. That child has been permanently changed by what has happened to him/her and the way that you/others interact with him/her needs to reflect that.
Suggested Resources
- Harold Johnson [email protected] (the guru in this area)
- Hands & Voices – O.U.R. Children Project
Collaborative Areas of Interest
- Areas that involve children with hearing loss
Posted:
4 November, 2023
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