The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Language (Oxford Library of Psychology) offers a comprehensive exploration into the linguistic development and challenges faced by individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Edited by Marc Marschark, this edition from December 8, 2015, brings together contributions from an international array of leading scholars and practitioners across diverse academic and clinical fields.

Addressing recent advancements in language acquisition and skills development, the handbook delves into theoretical, linguistic, social-emotional, neuro-biological, and socio-cultural perspectives. It covers a wide range of topics including shifts from traditional debates about sign versus speech to an emphasis on individual strengths, potentials, and choice-based approaches. The book also examines the reciprocal impacts of language on other developmental areas and vice versa.

Highlighting how neurological, socio-cognitive, and linguistic factors are driving more specialized instructional methods, this volume is a valuable resource for understanding current knowledge, emerging questions, and innovative educational practices in various contexts. It builds upon and expands the content found in The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, Volumes 1 and 2.