Family-Centered Early Intervention Deaf/Hard of Hearing (FCEI-DHH): Cultural & Global Implications

• DOI: 10.1093/deafed/enad036
• Publication Date: 2024-02-29T19:38:39Z
• Authors: Amy Szarkowski; Mary Pat Moeller; Elaine Gale; Trudy Smith; Bianca C Birdsey; Sheila T F Moodie; Gwen Carr; Arlene Stredler-B...; Christine Yoshina...; ; Michele Berke; Doris Binder; Gwen Carr; Natasha Cloete; Jodee Crace; Kathryn Crowe; Frank Dauer; Janet DesGeorges; Evelien Dirks; Johannes Fellinger; Bridget Ferguson; Anita Grover; Johannes Hofer; Sonja Myhre Holten; Daniel Holzinger; Karen Hopkins; Nina Jakhelln Laugen; Diane Lillo-Martin; Lucas Magongwa; Amber Martin; Jolanta McCall; Melissa McCarthy; Teresa McDonnell; Guita Movallali; Daiva Müllegger-T...; Stephanie B Olson; Bolajoko O Olusanya; Paula Pittman; Ann Porter; Jane Russell; Snigdha Sarkar; Leeanne Seaver; Claudine Storbeck; Arlene Stredler-B...; Nanette Thompson; Sabine Windisch; Christine Yoshina...; Alys Young; Xuan Zheng; Daniel Holzinger
• Keywords: Globe

This article is the third in a series of eight articles that comprise this special issue on family-centered early intervention for children who are deaf or hard hearing and their families (FCEI-DHH). It highlights origins FCEI-DHH Western contexts well-resourced locations emphasizes role culture(s) shaping FCEI-DHH. also cautions against direct application 10 Principles presented across globe without consideration cultural implications. Cultural perceptions decision-making processes persons can be decision-makers explored. Deaf benefits exposure to DHH adults with diverse backgrounds introduced. Structural inequities impact families' access programs/services systems, within among nations regions, noted. The need consider influences emphasized; applies all levels FCEI, including development systems through implementation supports.