Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired
Hugh T. Prickett, Earlene Duncan
Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Practical Approach
by Hugh T. Prickett, Earlene Duncan
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how kids who can’t hear and have other challenges learn and play every day? Imagine a classroom where everyone finds a way to understand and help each other. What secrets will they discover about friendship and courage?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction book explores the experiences of hearing-impaired children with multiple disabilities in an educational setting. It is designed for young readers aged 5-8 and gently introduces themes of special education and inclusion. Parents should note that it emphasizes understanding and empathy toward children with disabilities.
Why we rated Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired 8LE
Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Coping with the multi-handicapped hearing impaired explores disability representation, special education, friendship, and inclusion — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, special education, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0398054126
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Charles C. Thomas Publisher
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction