Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children
Jacqueline Leybaert
Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jacqueline Leybaert
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know some kids hear with their eyes? This book reveals the amazing world of cued speech, a special way to talk and read using hand shapes and movements. It's a game-changer for deaf and hard of hearing children, opening doors to learning and friendship.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive resource explores cued speech and cued language, presenting research and practical insights from experts across multiple disciplines. Designed for parents, educators, and professionals, it supports the language development and academic success of deaf and hard of hearing children aged 9-12. The book offers an accessible yet thorough overview suitable for middle-grade readers interested in language acquisition and allied health topics.
Why we rated Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children 12C
Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children is written at a Level 8 reading level across 580 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Cued speech and cued language for deaf and hard of hearing children explores family & relationships, children with special needs, medical, allied health services, and occupational therapy — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family & relationships, children with special needs, medical.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9781597563345
- Pages
- 580
- Publisher
- Plural Pub Incorporated
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction