Characteristics of a Well-Adjusted and Healthy Deaf Person ~
Posted by LaRonda on September 28th, 2007Photo by: Deaf RED Bear Some of you may remember the original list of “Characteristics of a Well-Adjusted Deaf Person” written by Allen E. Sussman, Ph.D.: Positive self-concept and self-esteem Positive psychological acceptance of deaness Ability to effectively compensate for deafness Ability to cope with negative and devaluative attitudes Assertiveness Ability to place speech ability [...]

















