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Storybook reading is especially important for the social–emotional development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as it addresses challenges in language development and understanding social cues. Storybook reading provides a unique, interactive environment where children can learn to recognize and express emotions, understand social cues, and connect with others. Through stories, they encounter emotion words and explore characters’ emotions, thoughts, and desires, fostering theory of mind development. By providing structured language exposure and encouraging emotional awareness, storybook reading supports both language and social–emotional growth. This chapter emphasizes the role of storybook reading in maximizing engagement and developmental benefits for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Fostering Social–Emotional Development in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children Through Storybook Reading

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    2026年

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  • Evelien Dirks,
  • Loes Wauters

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Storybook reading is especially important for the social–emotional development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as it addresses challenges in language development and understanding social cues. Storybook reading provides a unique, interactive environment where children can learn to recognize and express emotions, understand social cues, and connect with others. Through stories, they encounter emotion words and explore characters’ emotions, thoughts, and desires, fostering theory of mind development. By providing structured language exposure and encouraging emotional awareness, storybook reading supports both language and social–emotional growth. This chapter emphasizes the role of storybook reading in maximizing engagement and developmental benefits for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.