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IN MID-STREAM: A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY OF A YOUNG DEAF WOMAN – BECOMING  ̳LEIGH‘ Ann Darby Getty The purpose of this longitudinal case study was to closely examine one deaf child‘s lived experience. The research was designed to examine linguistic development, academic experience, and personal and social conditions through the use of multiple interviews with a  ̳hearing‘ mother and her deaf daughter. Their perspectives have been shared as well as that of the narrator/inquirer. The study begins when  ̳Leigh‘ was identified as having a profound, bilateral hearing loss at the age of 12 months, and continues to date with her current status as a twenty year old, college sophomore. The raw texts analyzed include: interview excerpts, results of educational and audiological evaluations, educational records from grades pre-K-12, and medical reports stemming from her cochlear implant. Leigh was one of the youngest children to receive a cochlear implant, which was performed following her third birthday in April of 1991. Leigh‘s language acquisition was the result of exposure to sign language. Signs were her first language and preferred mode of communication throughout her years of language development. Following the implant, speech and auditory discrimination skills improved to the point that currently, she relies primarily on speech without signs to communicate. Leigh attended public school where she spent time both in a self-contained classroom for deaf and hard-ofhearing students as well as in the regular classroom with an interpreter. Leigh continues to benefit from a sign language interpreter in her college courses to access lectures and class discussions. Unique to this case is the fact that the inquirer/narrator has maintained a close relationship with Leigh and her mother for nineteen years. Findings indicate that Leigh‘s success is the result of multiple factors, among which are her own ambition, a supportive home environment, a sense of meaning and purpose, multiple supportive relationships, the ability to cross borders affording the opportunity to define self, and consistent exposure to mentors who provided her with an environment in which to thrive. Additional longitudinal case studies are needed in order to yield a broader snapshot from which to draw conclusions regarding educational experience, impact of intervention, and social condition among the young deaf adult population. iii Acknowledgements Without the support, assistance, and guidance of others, this work would never have been brought to fruition. I am thankful beyond words to my husband, Greg, who has been lavish with his words of encouragement and support, never wavering in his effort to convince me that this endeavor was one that was indeed possible – most especially during those times when I thought it to be just beyond my grasp. You are my soul‘s mate. I thank my daughters, Meghan and Morghan from whom I am always learning. I appreciate your encouragement during my academic undertaking. I cannot imagine this world without your sparkling personalities. I would like to express my gratitude to Elizabeth Dooley for being a most wonderful Advisor and Chairperson. You so often seemed to know me better than I knew myself. I am forever indebted to you for your kindness and conviction. I also thank my Committee Members – each of whom has played an integral role in my learning experience at West Virginia University; I am grateful for your shared wisdom, support, and encouragement. My sincere appreciation goes to my off-campus expert, Jan Hafer; this has been a wonderful reunion after our years apart. You are in truth a friend for life. I am thankful for the camaraderie of fellow students and friends, Jodi and Lorri. How blessed I have been to share this journey with you! I toast your success, and I am grateful for the inspiration that you have brought to my life and to the lives of others. Finally, I thank  ̳Jen‘ and  ̳Leigh,‘ the mother and daughter with whom I have shared a nineteen year journey. You opened your home and your hearts, entrusted me with your deepest thoughts, endured hours of interviews, and allowed me to share a small part of who you are in the following pages. Jen, how thankful I am that you are a packrat, as a result you contributed a treasure trove of meaningful data to this endeavor. May you forever be blessed!

In mid -stream: A qualitative case study of a young deaf woman - Becoming 'Leigh'