1st Edition
Neurodiversity in Silence Understanding Dual Diagnosis in Autism and Hearing Impairment
Chapter 1. Dual Diagnosis Demystified: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hearing Impairment
Chapter 2. Neurobiological and Sensory Foundations of Co-occurring ASD and Hearing Loss
Chapter 3. Assessment and Diagnostic Challenges in Dual Diagnosis
Chapter 4. Communication and Language Development Across Modalities
Chapter 5. Educational and Behavioral Interventions
Chapter 6. Social-Emotional and Cognitive Development
Chapter 7. Inclusive Policy and Legal Frameworks
Chapter 8. Transition Planning and Lifespan Support
Biography
Hina Hadayat Ali is an Assistant Professor at the University of Education, Lahore (Faisalabad Campus), specializing in neurodevelopmental and sensory impairments, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder. Her research investigates intellectual, sensory, psychological, and neurological factors influencing behavior, health, and academic achievement, with expertise in applied behavior analysis, evidence-based interventions, and assistive technology. She advances inclusive education, social integration, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities through research-driven practice.
Hina Fazil is a distinguished academician and researcher with over twenty-five years of experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and inclusive education. She serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, contributing through research, teaching, and supervision of PhD, MPhil, Master’s, and BS students, and actively supporting government and NGO initiatives in policy, capacity building, and school reforms. A renowned researcher and author of nine influential books, she has published research articles in top-rated journals and represented Pakistan internationally, establishing herself as a leading figure in special education.
