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Chemical Dependency Treatment: Specialized Approaches for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Guthmann, Debra S. Lybarger, Ron Sandberg, Katherine A. |
| Copyright Year | 1997 |
| Abstract | Accessing chemical dependency treatment and beginning a program of recovery presents many problems for any individual, but those who are chemically dependent and deaf or hard of hearing face additional barriers to treatment and recovery. Barriers may include lack of recognition or a problem within the community; confidentiality issues; lack of substance abuse resources for deaf/hard of hearing people; enabling on the part of family, friends and professionals; funding concerns; and lack of support for ongoing recovery. Issues related to communication impact deaf and hard of hearing persons along the substance abuse services continuum. Specialized treatment approaches developed by the Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals help to accommodate the communication and cultural needs of clients. Based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Program approaches feature the use of drawing, role play, education and American Sign Language and other appropriate communication systems. The article includes examples of treatment assignments, philosophy, purpose statements and expected outcomes. Also covered are behavior management philosophy and techniques, aftercare considerations, and information about treating mentally ill clients who are chemically dependent. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.mncddeaf.org/wpcor/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/specialized_approaches_for_deaf.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED454667.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
